Opuntia polyacantha, yellow cactus native to the USA
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Opuntia polyacantha, yellow cactus native to the USA
Opuntia polyacantha, yellow cactus native to the USA.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L. Reeve & Co
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1889 Cactus Curtis Matilda Opuntia Smith
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This hand-coloured botanical illustration depicts Opuntia polyacantha, a native yellow cactus of the United States. The illustration was drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch for the Curtis Botanical Magazine, published in 1889 by L. Reeve & Co. The Curtis Botanical Magazine, also known as the "Botanical Magazine," is one of the oldest and most respected botanical publications in the world. It was founded in 1794 and has been continuously published since then, making it an invaluable resource for the study and documentation of plant species. Matilda Smith was a skilled botanical illustrator who contributed numerous illustrations to the Curtis Botanical Magazine during the late 19th century. Her intricate and detailed drawings were produced using a combination of watercolor and pencil, and were then carefully lithographed by skilled craftsmen to create high-quality prints. Opuntia polyacantha, also known as the "barrel cactus" or "prickly pear," is a common and widespread cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is easily identified by its bright yellow, globular body covered in dense, radial spines. This cactus is an important food source for both humans and wildlife, and its edible fruit, known as the prickly pear fruit, is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. This beautiful illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of Opuntia polyacantha and the botanical illustration techniques of the late 19th century. It is a testament to the enduring value of botanical research and documentation, and a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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