#99 Colutea
England, 177016 x 10 in (41 x 25 cm)
ID #FF29E-FL-L42
Known as the "Common Bladder Sena," a pink species is seen here. A uniquely-shaped blossom, these deciduous shrubs are native to southern Europe.
This hand-colored copper plate engraving is part of a collection of prints from the book Figures of the Most Beautiful Plants Described in the Gardeners Dictionary, published by Philip Miller in London in 1770. There were multiple contributing illustrators, including Georg Ehret.
Condition: Good