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Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula
Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula. 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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Carnivorous Classes Dionaea Duppa Linnaean Muscipula Orders System Vegetable Venus Flytrap
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, a fascinating and iconic carnivorous plant native to the subtropical wetlands of North and South Carolina in the United States. The image is derived from an illustration by the English botanist Richard Duppa, as featured in 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. The Venus flytrap is renowned for its unique trapping mechanism, which consists of two modified leaves, each tipped with a pair of small, hinged lobes. When an unsuspecting insect lands on these lobes, the plant's sensitive hairs are stimulated, causing the leaves to snap shut, trapping the prey inside. The plant then secretes digestive enzymes to break down the insect, absorbing its nutrients to sustain its growth. This engraving not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Venus flytrap but also underscores the importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving the natural world. The meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors employed in this print serve to highlight the plant's allure and the skill of the engraver, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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