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Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata
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Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata
Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after G. Miers from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Amaryllis Barclay Lindley Ornamental Ornata Shrubbery Sweet
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of Placea ornata, also known as the Gay-flowered placea or the Gay-flowered amaryllis. Depicting a delicate and intricately detailed bloom, this botanical illustration was created by G. Barclay, based on an original observation by G. Miers, and published in John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery in 1854. The Placea ornata is a rare and fascinating bulbous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. Its stunning, funnel-shaped flowers emerge in a vibrant, rich pink hue, with six petals and six sepals that are slightly curved and adorned with intricate veining. The flowers grow on long, slender scapes, rising above the clump of narrow, strap-shaped leaves. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential part of the 19th-century scientific community, as they provided accurate records of new plant discoveries, facilitated the exchange of knowledge between researchers, and inspired horticulturists and gardeners. This particular illustration, with its intricate details and rich coloration, is a testament to the skill and artistry of the engraver and the dedication of the botanists who sought to document the natural world around them.
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