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☘ Comprehensive catalogue of Queensland plants Brisbane, A. J. Cumming, government printer[pref. 1909] Original source Image description: Illustration from a 1909 botanical catalog depicting the plant species Balanophora fungosa and its extratropical form. The drawing shows detailed segments of the rounded flower clusters emerging from overlapping, scaly bracts. A separate, magnified floral structure is featured above the main illustrations with labeled parts. The image focuses on the unique morphology of the plant’s flower heads and scales, highlighting textures and arrangement for scientific study. The caption identifies the species and classification within the plant family Balanophoreæ.

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Scowen & Co. - Two Christmas orchids, Sri Lanka, 1876-1893

Lara Agosti - A Grandma’s Kitchen, Measured, 2012

🦬 American bisons, living and extinct. 1876. Original source Image description: Illustration from 1876 showing eight detailed frontal views of American bison skulls, both living and extinct species. Each skull displays distinct shapes and sizes of horns, highlighting variations in horn curvature, thickness, and wear. The bison skulls are arranged in three rows on a plain white background, emphasizing anatomical differences for scientific comparison. The illustration is labeled “Bison Americanus” at the bottom, with fine shading and intricate lines capturing bone texture and horn structure.

from “Deep South” by Sally Mann (1976)

1941