An early 19th century illustration of a white lily in the Genus Lilium and Family Liliaceae. They are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. 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: 2708px × 3602px
Location: Published in the UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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