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Canvas Print : Melissa officinalis, lemon balm
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Melissa officinalis, lemon balm
A painting from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 8599585
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Asterid Aurantiaceae Balm Citrus Citrus Limon Eudicot Eurosid Labiatae Lamiaceae Lamiales Lemon Malvidae Melissa Rosid Rutaceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Lemon Balm Magnoliophyta Melissa Officinalis
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Breathe new life into your living space with the exquisite beauty of our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Featuring the captivating image of Melissa officinalis, or lemon balm, from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London, this print is a must-have for nature lovers and botanical enthusiasts. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room. Our high-quality canvas prints are carefully crafted to provide a gallery-like finish, ensuring your new artwork is a cherished addition to your home or office. Embrace the natural world and bring the beauty of the Botanical Library to your walls with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, is showcased in this exquisite botanical illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London. This painting, a testament to the intricacies of the natural world, captures the essence of this herbaceous perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family, also known as the Labiatae. The vibrant green leaves of lemon balm, adorned with serrated edges, are interspersed with whorls of delicate, pink-tinged flowers. Belonging to the order Lamiales, Melissa officinalis is an eudicot, angiosperm, and a member of the rosid clade, specifically the asterid subclass and the Malvidae family. Lemon balm, a native to Europe, Southern Europe, and the Mediterranean, is a popular herb used for its lemony aroma and taste. Its leaves are rich in essential oils, primarily citral and geranial, which give it its distinctive citrus flavor. This botanical illustration, a work of art in its own right, provides a window into the complex world of plant morphology. The intricate details of the veins on the leaves, the delicate petals of the flowers, and the stems bearing buds, all come together to create a stunning representation of Melissa officinalis. As a member of the Rutaceae family, lemon balm shares some characteristics with citrus plants, such as the presence of essential oils and the use of secretory glands. However, it is important to note that Melissa officinalis is not a citrus plant, but rather a close relative within the same order. This botanical illustration serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom and the importance of preserving and documenting it for future generations. The Natural History Museum's Botany Library Plate Collection is a treasure trove of such illustrations, each one a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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