alb15287061
Plants, coast, Coromandel, London, Printed, W, Bulmer, Co, G, Nicol, Bookseller, 1795, 1819, 1819, botany, copper, engraving, Coromandel, coast, England, graphic, media, handcolored, India, plants, flowers, fruit, Caesalpinia, sappan, taxonomy, family, Fabaceae, Gango, , Caesalpinia, sappan, Indian, redwood, sappan, wood, Asia, China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, The illustration depicts a branch of the Cassia fistula plant, commonly known as the golden shower tree. Characterized by its lush, fern-like foliage, the branch is adorned with clusters of vibrant yellow flowers that cascade elegantly, showcasing their delicate petals. Below the flowers, a partially opened seed pod reveals its smooth, brown surface, housing several seeds inside. The composition highlights both the beauty and intricate details of the plant, including the symmetrical arrangement of the leaves and the intricate textures of the flowers and pod, emphasizing the rich diversity of botanical life.
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