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Rhododendron pendulum
Rhododendron pendulum. Copied from Joseph Dalton Hooker. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 1851
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Dalton Flore Himalayas Hooker Hothouses Houtte Jardins Lemaire Leurope Pendulum Rhododendron Serres
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Rhododendron pendulum, a captivating species of rhododendron native to the Himalayas. The image is taken from Joseph Dalton Hooker's Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe, or "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," published in Ghent, Belgium, in 1851. The work was a collaborative effort between Hooker, a renowned British botanist, and the Belgian horticulturists Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires. The Rhododendron pendulum is characterized by its graceful, pendulous branches and large, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant's elegant appearance and hardiness have made it a popular addition to gardens and hothouses across Europe and beyond. Hooker's expertise in botany and his extensive travels in the Himalayas made him an invaluable contributor to the Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe. His meticulous observations and descriptions of plant species were combined with the exquisite illustrations produced by Van Houtte and Lemaires, resulting in a publication that was both scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing. The Rhododendron pendulum lithograph is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the rhododendron family and the important role that botanical illustrations played in documenting and preserving plant species during the 19th century. This image remains a valuable resource for botanical research and a source of inspiration for gardeners and horticulturists around the world.
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