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Ele Willoughby, PhD · @minouette
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This one of a kind cyanotype on water colour paper 11" x 14" has an image of a common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) plant complete with roots.

#cyanotype #printmakimg #purslane #weed #plantsinart #botanicalart #alternativephotography #mastoart

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Hotspur🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 · @Vagrarian
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"Blue Root," Unknown artist, 15th century.

An illustration from a 15th century Italian herbal, this is a nice bit of whimsy. Why the sad expression? Is he upset over being picked?

From the Penn Libraries, Philadelphia, PA.

#art #plantsinart #herbals

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