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White Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera candida
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White Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera candida
White Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera candida (White balsam, Impatiens candida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Balsam Barclay Drake Himalayan Impatiens Lindley Ornamental Sarah Shrubbery Sweet Candida Glandulifera Miss
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the enchanting White Himalayan Balsam, Impatiens glandulifera candida, also known as White balsam or Candida Balsam. The image is a beautiful representation of this non-native, yet widely spread, herbaceous annual plant, captured in its prime by the skilled hand of engraver G. Barclay, working from an original drawing by Miss Sarah Drake. Originating in the Himalayas, White Himalayan Balsam was first introduced to Europe in the late 1800s and quickly spread throughout the British Isles due to its attractive, showy white flowers. The plant thrives near water and forms dense stands that can outcompete native vegetation, leading to concerns regarding its invasive nature. The engraving showcases the plant's delicate white flowers, which bloom profusely from midsummer to autumn. Each flower is composed of five petals, arranged in a funnel shape, and is surrounded by a white bracteole. The plant's heart-shaped leaves are also visible in the image, adding to its overall charm. This botanical illustration was produced as part of John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, published by G. Willis in London in 1854. The work aimed to provide an accurate record of various ornamental plants, making it an essential resource for horticulturists, botanists, and plant enthusiasts of the time. This particular engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time, offering a glimpse into the beauty of the natural world as it was perceived during the Victorian era.
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