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Sobralia leucoxantha, white orchid native to Costa Rica
Sobralia leucoxantha, white orchid native to Costa Rica.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L. Reeve & Co
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This exquisite hand-coloured botanical illustration depicts the stunning Sobralia leucoxantha, a native orchid of Costa Rica. Drawn by the skilled hand of Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch, this illustration was published in the prestigious Curtis Botanical Magazine in 1889 by L. Reeve & Co. The Sobralia leucoxantha, also known as the White Sobralia, is a beautiful epiphyte orchid that grows in the tropical rainforests of Central America. Its large, white, waxy flowers with a yellowish tint and a distinctive fragrance bloom in clusters, adding a touch of elegance and allure to the lush greenery of its natural habitat. Botanical illustrations like this one played a crucial role in the scientific discovery and documentation of new plant species during the late 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in these illustrations allowed scientists and collectors to identify and classify new discoveries, expanding the world's knowledge of the natural world. Matilda Smith was a renowned botanical artist of her time, known for her intricate and detailed illustrations of various plant species. Her collaboration with J.N. Fitch, a skilled lithographer, resulted in stunning and accurate botanical reproductions that graced the pages of the Curtis Botanical Magazine and other esteemed publications. This particular illustration of the Sobralia leucoxantha is a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, as well as the dedication and skill of the artists and scientists who worked to document and preserve it for future generations.
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