Sweet scented lycaste orchid, Lycaste aromatica

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Sweet scented lycaste orchid, Lycaste aromatica

Sweet scented lycaste orchid, Lycaste aromatica. Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Lee Shepard, Boston, 1885. The first American color plate book on orchids by woman botanist Miner. Sweet scented lycaste orchid, Lycaste aromatica. Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Lee & Shepard, Boston, 1885. The first American color plate book on orchids by woman botanist Miner

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1885 Boston Harriet Hatch Miner Orchid Orchids Scented Shepard Stewart Sweet Aromatica Lycaste

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This exquisite chromolithograph depicts the enchanting Sweet Scented Lycaste Orchid, Lycaste aromatica, a captivating beauty from the Orchidaceae family. The image is derived from a botanical illustration created by the remarkable Harriet Stewart Miner for the groundbreaking book "Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants," published by Lee & Shepard in Boston in 1885. Miner was an American woman botanist, making her the first to produce a color plate book on orchids in the United States. The Sweet Scented Lycaste Orchid is renowned for its alluring fragrance, which adds to its enchanting allure. The intricate details of its petals, sepals, and labellum are brilliantly captured in this chromolithograph, showcasing the delicate beauty and complexity of this extraordinary flower. The vibrant colors and fine lines bring the orchid to life, inviting us to appreciate its exquisiteness and the artistry of Miner's illustration. This print is a testament to the rich history of botanical illustration and the significant role women played in documenting and preserving the natural world. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the orchid family, inspiring wonder and admiration for generations to come.

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