The Carnivorous Plants Series

Yes, botanical prints in the Kew collection tradition are based on illustrations from institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which has maintained one of the world's most extensive botanical illustration archives since the 18th century. The carnivorous plant series depicts Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula), pitcher plants (Nepenthes and Sarracenia species), and sundews (Drosera) with attention to morphological detail. These prints serve both as decorative art and as educational references.

The series prominently features Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula), various pitcher plants including tropical Nepenthes and North American Sarracenia species, and sundews from the Drosera genus. Some sets may also include butterworts (Pinguicula) or bladderworts (Utricularia). Each illustration typically includes the Latin binomial name for scientific reference.

Many of the original illustrations are sourced from the extensive archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which houses botanical artwork dating back centuries, including contributions from notable illustrators like Walter Hood Fitch and Marianne North. Kew's collection includes works from major botanical expeditions that documented carnivorous species in regions like the southeastern United States and Southeast Asia.