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Gloxinia variety, Voie lactee, Sinningia speciosa
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Gloxinia variety, Voie lactee, Sinningia speciosa
Gloxinia variety, Voie lactee, Sinningia speciosa. 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, 1870
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Flore Gloxinia Hothouses Houtte Jardins Lemaire Leurope Serres Sinningia Speciosa Variety Voie
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This exquisite hand-colored lithograph showcases the enchanting beauty of the Voie lactee, or Milky Way, variety of Sinningia speciosa, also known as Gloxinia. The image is taken from the horticultural masterpiece, "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe," published by Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires in Ghent, Belgium, in 1870. Sinningia speciosa, commonly known as Gloxinia, is a genus of the Gesneriaceae family, native to South America. The Voie lactee variety is particularly noteworthy for its striking features. Its large, funnel-shaped, velvety flowers display a captivating gradient of colors, ranging from deep purple to soft pink, with white veins that resemble the Milky Way. The plant's foliage is a rich, glossy green, adding a lush contrast to the delicate blooms. The intricate details of the Voie lactee's flowers are expertly captured in this lithograph, with each petal, vein, and veil-like structure meticulously rendered in vibrant colors. The background is adorned with lush, verdant foliage, further emphasizing the ethereal beauty of the featured bloom. This botanical illustration was produced during the height of the Victorian era, a time when the cultivation and display of exotic plants were popular pastimes for the affluent. The publication of "Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe" provided European horticulturists and plant enthusiasts with a valuable resource for identifying and acquiring rare and exotic species. Today, this image serves as a testament to the artistry and dedication of the botanical illustrators of the past, who meticulously documented the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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