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Hill glory bower, Clerodendrum infortunatum
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Hill glory bower, Clerodendrum infortunatum
Hill glory bower, Clerodendrum infortunatum (Unlucky clerodendron, Clerodendron infortunatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Ayurveda Barclay Bower Clerodendron Drake Glory Lindley Ornamental Sarah Shrubbery Sweet Unlucky Clerodendrum Miss
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This enchanting hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the exquisite beauty of the Hill Glory Bower, scientifically known as Clerodendron infortunatum, or Unlucky Clerodendron. The illustration is based on a drawing by Miss Sarah Drake and was produced by G. Barclay for John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, published in London in 1854 by G. Willis. The Hill Glory Bower is a striking and vibrant plant, native to Southeast Asia, with clusters of brilliant blue or violet flowers that bloom in the summer months. The plant's common name, "unlucky," is derived from an Ayurvedic belief that the plant brings misfortune to those who admire it too much. However, this belief does not detract from the plant's undeniable allure and beauty. The intricate details of the Hill Glory Bower's flowers and foliage are expertly captured in this botanical illustration. The delicate veining on the leaves and the delicate petals of the flowers are rendered with great care and precision, making this a true work of art as well as an accurate record of the plant. The Hill Glory Bower has long been a favorite in horticulture and has been cultivated for both its ornamental value and its medicinal properties. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, the plant is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, dysentery, and skin conditions. This beautiful and intriguing illustration is a testament to the rich history of botanical art and the enduring fascination with the natural world. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the Hill Glory Bower and to consider the many ways in which it has been valued throughout history.
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