Botanical Print of The Californian Sunflower, Louis van Houtte

Amazing set of nine framed botanical hand-colored etching lithographs after 19th century horticulturist Louis Van Houtte (Belgian 1810-1876) who was with the Jardin Botanique de Brus...

Van Houtte's Tigridia Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This illustration features *Tigridia van Houttei*, commonly known as Van Houtte's Tigridia, a plant recognized for its unique, eye-catching flowers. Measuring approximately 24 x 16 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches), this print is part of the esteemed botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," curated by Louis van Houtte, a renowned 19th-century Belgian horticulturist. Van Houtte's work is distinguished by its meticulous botanical illustrations, capturing a wide range of plant species with precision and artistry. The *Tigridia van Houttei* depicted here is native to Mexico, as indicated by the label "Mexique." The plant is characterized by its long, ribbed leaves and striking flowers, which display a mix of dark maroon, purple, and yellow. These flowers have a distinct appearance, resembling the markings of a tiger, which is fitting given the genus name *Tigridia*, derived from the Latin word for tiger. The term "châssis froid" suggests that this plant is suited for cultivation in cold frames...

Toadflax 'Linaria Tristis' Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features *Linaria tristis*, commonly known as Toadflax, a plant chara...

19th Century Botanical Lithograph of Aphelandra Porteana by Louis van Houtte This is a botanical illustration of Aphelandra porteana, a plant commonly known as Zebra Plant, due to t...

Twining Brodiaea Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This illustration features the Brodiaea volubilis, commonly known as Twining Brodiaea, a plant known for it...

Hybrid Begonia Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This illustration depicts a Begonia hybrida, commonly referred to as Hybrid Begonia. The species name sugge...

Caravata Plant Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features Evelyna caravata, commonly known as the Caravata Plant, notable for its ...

Natal Squill Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features Scilla natalensis, commonly known as Natal Squill, a bulbous plant known f...

Noble Rhubarb Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features Rheum nobile, commonly known as Noble Rhubarb, a striking plant renowned ...

Texas Nightshade Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features *Solanum texanum*, commonly known as Texas Nightshade, a plant recogni...