An early 19th century illustration of a Persian cyclamen, Cyclaminus persica, in the Genus Cyclamen and Family Primulaceae. Cyclamen species are native to Europe and the Mediterranean Basin east to the Caucasus and Iran and grow from tubers and are valued for their flowers with upswept petals and variably patterned leaves. This artwork for Robert John Thornton's "The Temple of Flora" in 1807, was printed, for the publisher, by T. Bensley, London, England.

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Size: 2824px × 3600px
Location: Published in the UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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