Allium sphaerocephalon, 1794
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Illustration of Allium sphaerocephalon, commonly known as ornamental onion. Hand-coloured lithograph on paper by Sydenham Edwards, 1794. Artwork from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, volume 7, plate 251. Curtis's Botanical Magazine is the longest running botanical periodical featuring colour illustrations of plants and has been published continuously since 1787
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Media ID 20333887
Date: 5th May 2020
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Owner URL: www.kew.org
Job Title: Kew Library
Credit: © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Associated Categories: Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Associated Categories: Bulbs
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