#86 Ceanothus

England, 1770

16 x 10 in (41 x 25 cm)

ID #FF29E-FL-L55

Commonly known as "California lilacs," or "New Jersey tea," these flowering shrubs are known for their dense clusters of blossoms.

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

100-250 1770 flower 250-500 botanical diagram ecology flora floral flower Latin original poster poster print size-16x10 vintage wildflower