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Blue-eyed mary, Collinsia verna
Blue-eyed mary, Collinsia verna. 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, 1856
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Blue-Eyed Mary, Collinsia verna: A Stunning Botanical Illustration from the 19th Century This exquisite hand-colored lithograph depicts the Blue-Eyed Mary, Collinsia verna, a charming wildflower native to the eastern United States, specifically in Kentucky and other parts of Appalachia. The illustration is taken from the esteemed horticultural publication, "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," authored by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire and published in Ghent, Belgium, in 1856. The Blue-Eyed Mary is a small, herbaceous perennial that boasts delicate, tubular, two-lipped, blue-violet flowers with distinctive white or yellow centers, which resemble the eyes of the Madonna. The plant typically grows in open woodlands, meadows, and rocky slopes, thriving in rich, moist soil. The botanical illustration showcases the Blue-Eyed Mary in all its splendor, with intricate details that reveal the intricacies of its veined leaves and the delicate patterns on its petals. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty and depth to the image, making it a true masterpiece of 19th-century botanical art. The publication of "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe" was a significant contribution to the field of botany, as it documented a wide range of plants from Europe and other parts of the world. This illustration of the Blue-Eyed Mary is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of its creators, and it remains an invaluable resource for botanical research and appreciation today.
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