Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > The John Innes Centre
Genera Carduus ( true thistle ) and Centaurea
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Genera Carduus ( true thistle ) and Centaurea
" Genera Carduus (" true thistle" ) and Centaurea. Chromolithograph from Sir William Jackson Hooker, The British Flora, Vol.1. Tab IV." Date: 1842
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 10290389
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10972044
1842 Carduus Centaurea Flora Genera Hooker Jackson Thistle True
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning chromolithograph is a beautiful representation of two beloved plants from the British flora: Genera Carduus, commonly known as the True Thistle, and Centaurea. The image is taken from Sir William Jackson Hooker's seminal work, "The British Flora," published in 1842. Hooker, a renowned botanist and the first director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, meticulously documented over 2,500 plant species in this comprehensive publication. The True Thistle, depicted on the left side of the print, is a prickly perennial herb with distinctive purple flowers and spiny leaves. It is the national emblem of Scotland, and its distinctive appearance has made it a symbol of strength and resilience. The plant's ability to close its leaves when touched, revealing soft white hairs, is a fascinating adaptation that helps protect it from herbivores. On the right side of the print, the Centaurea, or common knapweed, is showcased. This flowering plant belongs to the daisy family and is characterized by its tall spikes of purple or pink flowers. The plant's name derives from the mythological Centaur, a half-human, half-horse creature, as its leaves were believed to have healing properties. This exquisite chromolithograph, produced during the height of the Victorian era, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the British flora. Hooker's dedication to documenting these plants in such intricate detail has left a lasting legacy in the field of botany and continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
