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Dwarf birch, Betula nana
Dwarf birch, Betula nana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Dwarf Birch, Betula nana, a charming and resilient shrub native to the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. The intricate details of the plant's leaves, bark, and flowers are beautifully captured in this illustration, which was created by the skilled hand of Richard Duppa for his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Dwarf Birch is a versatile and hardy plant, capable of thriving in harsh environments with short growing seasons and extreme temperatures. Its small, slender branches are adorned with bright green, ovate leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in the autumn. The plant's tiny, catkin-like flowers appear in the spring, followed by small, red or purple fruits that ripen in the summer. The Linnaean system of botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work, which featured over 3,000 handcoloured plates, was a significant contribution to the Linnaean system and remains an important reference for botanical studies today. This enchanting image of the Dwarf Birch is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the artistry of the botanical illustrators of the past. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the importance of preserving and understanding the natural world around us.
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