description The Aroid Collection Illustrations at Kew Overview
The Aroid Collection Illustrations at Kew present detailed botanical prints of aroids like Philodendrons, Anthuriums, and Amorphophallus. These works showcase the unique inflorescences of these plants, offering valuable reference material for botanists, horticulturalists, and plant enthusiasts interested in arum family species. They represent a significant archive of Kew’s living collection.
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What specific plant species are featured in the Kew Aroid Collection Illustrations?
This stunning collection of botanical prints features detailed illustrations of aroids from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's living collection. You will find beautifully bizarre inflorescence details of popular genera like Philodendrons, Anthuriums, and Amorphophallus. These prints capture the unique structures that make the Araceae family so popular among houseplant collectors.
Are the illustrations in the Kew Aroid Collection based on living plants or historical herbarium specimens?
The illustrations are specifically drawn from Kew's living collection, capturing the plants in their active, vibrant states. This allows the botanical artists to meticulously detail the textures and colors of the inflorescences, which are often lost in dried herbarium specimens. The resulting prints serve as both scientific records and beautiful decor.
Do these prints come framed, or are they sold loose?
To keep shipping costs down and allow for personal customization, botanical prints from collections like this are generally sold unframed. You will receive the high-quality printed sheet ready to be mounted in a frame of your choosing. It is highly recommended to use an acid-free matte when framing to protect the archival paper.
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