Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme L. (Scimitar-leaved Fig-Marigold)

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Original illustration from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, published as plate 5539, 1st October 1865. Watercolour and pencil on paper. The plant here figured was grown in the Scilly Islands and sent to Kew by A. Smith, M.P. It is a native of the Cape of Good Hope where, according to Dr. Sonder, it grows on the sandy flats near Cape Town
Copyright © RBG KEW
Media ID 654355
Date: 3rd December 2007
Author: Fitch, Walter Hood (1817-1892)
Filename: CUR00000916.jpg
Image Size: 2286 x 3882 Pixels
Filesize is 5.72MB
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Associated Categories: Botanical Art
Associated Categories: Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Keywords: 19th century, aizoaceae, botanical art, purple, south africa, succulent plant