Ophrys tenthredinifera (Saw-fly Ophrys, Bee Orchid), 1930

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Original illustration from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, published as plate 1930, 1st September 1813. Watercolour and pencil on paper. This species is a native of Barbary and Sicily. The specimen here figured was sent from Sicily by Mr Swainson to the President of the Linnean Society, who then transmitted it to Mr Anderson at the Apothecaries-Garden in Chelsea
Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Media ID 654342
Date: 3rd December 2007
Credit: © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Filename: CUR00000635.jpg
Image Size: 3180 x 3960 Pixels
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Associated Categories: Botanical Art
Associated Categories: Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Associated Categories: Orchids
Keywords: 19th century, bee orchid, botanical art, mediterranean, orchidaceae, pink