An early 19th century illustration of Crocus in the Genus Crocus and Family Iridaceae; and Snowdrops in the genus Hippeastrum and family Amaryllidaceae. Both are perennial and the first to appear in the snow; they are small, low-growing plants that are hardy and easy to grow. 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: 2754px × 3712px
Location: Published in the UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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