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Cabbage-tree palm, Livistona australis
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Cabbage-tree palm, Livistona australis
Cabbage-tree palm, Livistona australis. 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, 1867-1868
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Australis Flore Hothouses Houtte Jardins Lemaire Leurope Livistona Palm Serres Cabbage Tree
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Cabbage-tree Palm, Livistona australis, a magnificent plant native to Australia. The image is taken from the horticultural masterpiece, "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," published by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire in Ghent, Belgium between 1867 and 1868. The meticulously detailed illustration showcases the palm's graceful, fan-shaped leaves, which earned it its common name due to their resemblance to cabbage leaves. The trunk of the palm is also visible, displaying its rough, fibrous texture. The Cabbage-tree Palm is an iconic symbol of the Australian landscape, growing naturally in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a fast-growing, evergreen palm that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. The plant is highly adaptable and can thrive in various conditions, making it a popular ornamental tree in gardens and hothouses around the world. The intricate chromolithograph process used to create this image involved the transfer of multiple colours onto a single plate, resulting in a vibrant and lifelike representation of the Cabbage-tree Palm. The botanical illustration not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also provides valuable information about the plant's appearance and characteristics, making it an essential resource for botanical research and study.
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