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Purging cassia or golden shower tree, Cassia fistula
Purging cassia or golden shower tree, Cassia fistula. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Bentley Blair Cassia Hanhart Herbal Medicinal Purging Shower Trimen Fistula
10"x8" Photo Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, this photograph from the Media Storehouse collection captures the vibrant colors and intricate details of the Purging Cassia or Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula). With its stunning, golden-yellow blooms, this tree is a feast for the eyes. This high-quality print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and is based on a hand-colored lithograph by Hanhart, after the botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens' Medicinal Plants. Add a touch of nature's beauty to your home or office with this exquisite, rights-managed print.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Purging Cassia, or Golden Shower Tree, Cassia fistula, a beautiful and significant plant in the botanical world. The image is based on a botanical illustration by David Blair, as featured in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants," published in London in 1880. The intricate details of the tree's leaves, flowers, and pods are expertly captured in this exquisite work of art. The Purging Cassia, native to India and Sri Lanka, is renowned for its medicinal properties. The tree's bark and roots have been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, including dysentery, constipation, and skin diseases. The tree's name derives from its purgative effects, which are attributed to the presence of anthraquinone glycosides. The tree's vibrant yellow flowers, which resemble golden showers, bloom in clusters and attract a diverse range of pollinators, making it an essential source of nectar for bees and other insects. The tree's pods, which contain small seeds, are also an important food source for various birds and mammals. This beautiful and intricately detailed lithograph not only showcases the aesthetic appeal of the Purging Cassia but also highlights its significance in the fields of botany, medicine, and ecology. It is a testament to the artistry and scientific inquiry of the past and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world.
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