White tree rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum var album
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White tree rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum var album
White tree rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum var. album.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1834
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Botanicalillustration Nepal Sydenhamedwards Thebotanicalregister
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the exquisite beauty of the White Tree Rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum var. album, a rare and captivating species of rhododendron native to Nepal. The image, taken from Sydenham Edwards' The Botanical Register, published in London by Ridgway in 1834, is a testament to the meticulous botanical illustration techniques of the time. The White Tree Rhododendron is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 meters tall, with a trunk covered in smooth, gray bark. Its most striking feature, however, is its large, showy, and fragrant white flowers, which bloom in clusters in late spring. The flowers are funnel-shaped and have a bell-like structure, with a tube-like base and broad, flat limbs. The botanical illustration captures every intricate detail of the White Tree Rhododendron's flowers, from the delicate veining on the petals to the fine hairs on the stamen filaments. The handcoloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the image, bringing out the true beauty of the flower in all its glory. The White Tree Rhododendron holds a special place in the history of botany, as it was one of the first rhododendron species to be described in Europe. It was first discovered in Nepal in the early 19th century and was introduced to Europe in the 1820s. Since then, it has become a popular ornamental plant in gardens around the world, prized for its stunning flowers and unique beauty. This beautiful and historic image is a must-have for any botanical art collection, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world around us.
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