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Flor de Mayo or Christmas orchid, Cattleya trianae
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Flor de Mayo or Christmas orchid, Cattleya trianae
Flor de Mayo or Christmas orchid, Cattleya trianae. Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Lee Shepard, Boston, 1885. The first American color plate book on orchids by woman botanist Miner. Flor de Mayo or Christmas orchid, Cattleya trianae. Chromolithograph by Hatch Company after a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner from Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants, Lee & Shepard, Boston, 1885. The first American color plate book on orchids by woman botanist Miner
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1885 Boston Cattleya Harriet Hatch Mayo Miner Orchid Orchids Shepard Stewart Flor
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the exquisite Flor de Mayo or Christmas Orchid, Cattleya trianae. The image is based on a botanical illustration by Harriet Stewart Miner, created in 1885 for the groundbreaking book "Orchids, the Royal Family of Plants," published by Lee & Shepard in Boston. Miner was a pioneering American woman botanist, known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the beauty and complexity of these enchanting flowers. Cattleya trianae, also known as the Flor de Mayo or Christmas Orchid, is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. Its vibrant, white flowers with pink edges bloom around the holidays, earning it the moniker "Christmas Orchid." The intricate petals and sepals of this orchid are beautifully rendered in this chromolithograph, showcasing the delicate balance of color and form that makes these flowers so captivating. This chromolithograph, produced by the Hatch Company, is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time. It represents an important moment in the history of botanical illustration and orchidology, as Miner's work was the first American color plate book dedicated to orchids. Today, this image continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of the orchid family.
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