Pancratium zeylanicum

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Pancratium zeylanicum

Le Pancration asiatique. Pancratium zeylanicum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qui se cultivent tant dans les jardins de la chine, que dans ceux de l Europe, Paris, 1776

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Pancratium zeylanicum, also known as Asiatic Pancratium or Le Pancration Asiatique, is a stunning and intriguing flowering plant depicted in this exquisite hand-colored etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz's Collection Precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, published in Paris in 1776. The etching showcases the beauty and curiosity of this plant, which was cultivated in both Chinese and European gardens during that time. Pancratium zeylanicum is a bulbous perennial plant, native to Sri Lanka and southern India. It is commonly known as the Bluebell Lily or the Asian Bluebell due to its beautiful, bell-shaped, sky-blue flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers have a distinctive fragrance, reminiscent of jasmine and rose, which adds to their allure. The plant's bulbs are cylindrical and covered with a papery sheath, which protects the delicate flowers. The leaves are long and narrow, with a strap-like appearance. The plant typically grows to a height of 30-45 cm and thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. This hand-colored etching is a testament to the fascination with exotic plants during the 18th century. Buchoz's Collection Precieuse et enluminee des fleurs was a series of botanical prints that showcased the most beautiful and curious flowers from around the world. The intricate detail and vibrant colors in this print capture the essence of Pancratium zeylanicum and transport us back in time to the gardens of Europe and China where this plant was admired and cultivated.

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