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Victory onion or Alpine leek, Allium victorialis
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Victory onion or Alpine leek, Allium victorialis
Victory onion or Alpine leek, Allium victorialis. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871
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Allium Alpine Bulb Deutschland Diederich Flora Leek Onion Schlechtendal Victory
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Victory Onion or Alpine Leek, Allium victorialis, a beautiful and rare bulbous perennial plant. The image is taken from Diederich von Schlechtendal's renowned botanical work, "Flora von Deutschland" published in Jena, Germany, in 1871. Allium victorialis is native to the Alpine regions of Europe and is characterized by its slender, tubular, violet-blue flowers that bloom in the late spring. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall and forms small bulbs that are edible and have a mild onion flavor. The Victory Onion holds historical significance as it was named in honor of Queen Victoria, who was known for her love of gardening and botany. The plant was first discovered in the Alps in 1838 by the botanist Heinrich Friedrich Link and was later described and named by Diederich von Schlechtendal. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this handcoloured lithograph accurately capture the beauty and elegance of the Victory Onion. The delicate petals of the flower are expertly rendered, and the veining on the leaves is meticulously depicted. The background features a simple yet elegant design, allowing the plant to take center stage. Botanical illustrations such as this one were essential for the advancement of science and the study of plants during the 19th century. They provided accurate records of plant species and allowed for the identification and classification of new discoveries. Today, they remain valuable resources for botanical research and serve as beautiful works of art in their own right.
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