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Green algae, Chara haitensis
Green algae, Chara haitensis, Cara di Haiti. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving showcases Chara haitensis, also known as Cara di Haiti or Haitian Charas, a fascinating green alga from the Western Hemisphere. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), who is celebrated for his exceptional talent in capturing the intricate details of plants. Turpin's mastery is evident in the delicate rendering of the alga's textured surface and the vibrant colors, particularly the contrast between the green alga and the yellow balsam or jewelweed (Impatiens balsamina) that grows in the background. Chara haitensis, also known as touch-me-not or impatiens noli-tangere (Impatiens noli-tangere), is a free-floating or attached green alga that grows in freshwater. Its edible vegetable fruit, which resembles a small, green, spherical ball, was once used as a food source in Haiti. The alga's unique shape and vibrant color make it a captivating subject for botanical illustration. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the rich history of botany and the dedication of naturalists like Antoine Laurent de Jussieu and Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin to documenting the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this illustration continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the natural world.
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