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Polygala virgata var. speciosa
Showy milkwort, Polygala virgata var. speciosa (Polygala speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Benjamin Botanist Henslow Maund Milkwort Mills Polygala Showy Speciosa Stevens
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the stunning beauty of Polygala virgata var. speciosa, commonly known as Showy Milkwort. The botanical illustration was meticulously created by Mills, under the supervision of Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow, for their esteemed publication, "The Botanist," published in London in 1836. Polygala virgata var. speciosa is a captivating plant native to North America, with delicate, showy, blue-purple flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The plant's small, oval leaves form a low, spreading mat, making it an ideal addition to Victorian gardens and rock gardens. The intricate details of the flowers, veins, and leaves are masterfully captured in this engraving, providing an accurate and detailed record of the plant's appearance. The use of hand-coloring adds an extra layer of vibrancy and depth, bringing the delicate flowers to life. The Botanist was a highly respected publication during the Victorian era, known for its meticulous attention to detail and high-quality botanical illustrations. The publication was a collaborative effort between Maund, a skilled engraver, and Henslow, a renowned botanist and professor at the University of Cambridge. Together, they produced a series of beautiful and accurate botanical records, which were widely used by botanists, horticulturists, and collectors. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the skill and dedication of the botanists, illustrators, and engravers of the Victorian era. It remains an important historical record of the Showy Milkwort and a stunning work of art in its own right.
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