Pedicularis
1829-1830
About this artwork
This botanical illustration depicts different specimens of the lousewort (Pedicularis) genus, capturing the plant's roots, foliage, and colorful flowers. The work appears as a plate from the publication 'Lucubrationen'.
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Johann Ulrich Fitzi was a Swiss artist known for his detailed scientific illustrations, often documenting flora from his native region. The term 'Läusekraut' refers to the genus Pedicularis, historically and erroneously believed to be infested with lice, which led to the common name 'lousewort' in many European languages.
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Pedicularis
Johann Fitzi, 1829-1830
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