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Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica
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Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica
Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica, a beautiful and intriguing plant that was a favorite among Victorian gardeners. The illustration is taken from Edward Step's "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse," published by Frederick Warne in London in 1896. The image was created by the skilled hand of Desire Bois, whose meticulous attention to detail brings out the unique features of this plant. Spanish fennel, also known as Nigella hispanica, is native to the Mediterranean region and is distinguished by its tall, slender stems adorned with delicate, star-shaped flowers. These flowers range in color from white to purple and are arranged in clusters at the top of the plant. The plant also produces small, round capsules that contain tiny, black seeds, which are often used as a spice or herb. The illustration also features several other interesting plants. In the foreground, a Jerusalem cherry tree (Solanum pseudocapsicum) can be seen, with its bright red fruits and small, white flowers. In the background, there is a Madeira vine (Passiflora edulis f. caerulea), its large, beautiful flowers contrasting with the more delicate blooms of the Spanish fennel. The winter garden scene is completed with the addition of a few other plants, including the star capsicum (Capsicastrum annuum), with its bright yellow flowers, and the winter capsicum (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum), with its red fruits. This botanical illustration is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the plant world, and a reminder of the fascination that gardening held for Victorians. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and to marvel at the artistry of the illustrator, Desire Bois.
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