Linseed Family Linaceae, ‘Linum usitatissimum’ Original inscriptions: ‘The Lintseed Plant / Beng – Theesee / Lin – Linum Usitatissimum / From this Plant an Oil is extracted commonly used by the natives for lamps and various domestic purposes / At Moonhean 8th January 1814’ Further inscription...
A species of Cinnamon and a Caterpillar of the Family Sphingidae
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A species of Cinnamon and a Caterpillar of the Family Sphingidae Family Lauraceae, possibly ‘Cinnamomum inners’, and Sphingidae (Hawk-Moths) Original inscriptions: Further inscriptions: Artist: Medium: Watercolour Size: Note: The Cinnamon plant at top and two views of the caterpillar...
Indian Rose-Chestnut, Ironwood, Mesua Family Clusiaceae, ‘Mesua ferrea’ L. Original inscriptions: Further inscriptions: Artist: Medium: Watercolour Size: Note: