Button Heath (Erica lateralis Willd), Ericaceae, evergreen shrub for flower beds native to Southern Africa, watercolor, 1849

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Button Heath (Erica lateralis Willd), Ericaceae, evergreen shrub for flower beds native to Southern Africa, watercolor, 1849

Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 53 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Ericaceae, Button Heath (Erica lateralis Willd). Evergreen shrub for flower beds native to Southern Africa. Watercolor, 1849

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Ericaceae Herbal Maddalena Lisa Mussino Plant Shrub Stem Watercolor Painting Evergreen Tree

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This stunning watercolor print captures the delicate beauty of Button Heath (Erica lateralis Willd), an evergreen shrub native to Southern Africa. Painted in 1849 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, this botanical illustration showcases the intricate details of this Ericaceae species. The artist's skillful brushstrokes bring out the vibrant colors and textures of the plant, making it come alive on paper. Set against a clean white background, the Button Heath takes center stage with its graceful branches adorned with small leaves and dainty flowers. Its vertical composition adds elegance and allows us to appreciate every aspect of this remarkable shrub. This artwork is part of a larger collection known as Iconographia Taurinensis, which features various plants from the 18th-19th century. The Button Heath's significance in botany and biology cannot be overlooked. It serves as a testament to nature's diversity and resilience, thriving in its natural habitat despite being thousands of miles away from where this print was created. Mussino's watercolor painting not only showcases her artistic talent but also provides valuable documentation for future generations interested in studying flora from different regions around the world. With no people present in this image, our focus is solely on appreciating nature's wonders through artistry and scientific observation.

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