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Pitcher plants and caper bush
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Pitcher plants and caper bush
Purple sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia purpurea, yellow sidesaddle plant, Sarracenia flava, and taper-leaved caper, Capparis acuminata. Handfinished chromolithograph by Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs. Jane Loudons Ladies Flower Garden or Ornamental Greenhouse Plants, William S. Orr, London, 1849
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Acuminata Caper Capparis Carnivorous Flava Handfinished Humphreys Jane Loudon Noel Pitcher Purple Purpurea Sarracenia Sidesaddle Webb
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This exquisite handfinished chromolithograph depicts a captivating arrangement of carnivorous plants: the Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia purpurea and Sarracenia flava) and the Taper-leaved Caper (Capparis acuminata), also known as the Purple Sidesaddle Plant and the Yellow Sidesaddle Plant, respectively. The image is taken from Mrs. Jane Loudon's Ladies Flower Garden or Ornamental Greenhouse Plants, published by William S. Orr in London in 1849. The Pitcher Plants, native to wetlands in North and Central America, are renowned for their unique and intriguing method of capturing insects. Their vibrant, colorful, and elongated leaves form pitchers filled with digestive fluids that attract and trap unsuspecting prey. The purple Sarracenia purpurea and yellow Sarracenia flava can be distinguished by their distinct hues. The Taper-leaved Caper, native to the Mediterranean and Asia, is not actually carnivorous but is included in this illustration due to its striking resemblance to the Pitcher Plants. Its taper-leaved structure and purple sides add an alluring contrast to the arrangement. This beautiful and intricate lithograph, created by Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon, showcases the captivating beauty of these unusual plants and offers a glimpse into the botanical wonders of the 19th century. The handfinished chromolithograph process, a popular method for producing high-quality, detailed prints during this time, adds to the artwork's charm and elegance.
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