Egyptian starcluster, Pentas lanceolata subsp. cymosa. Introduced from Africa by Jacob Makoy of Liege. Flesh-coloured pentas, Pentas carnea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after a botanical illustration by Sarah Drake from Edwards’ Botanical Register, continued by John Lindley, published by James Ridgway, London, 1844.

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