Little evening primrose, Oenothera perennis

Little evening primrose, small sundrops, or small evening primrose, Oenothera perennis. Dwarf oenothera, Oenothera pumila. Native to North America and Canada, introduced by Philip Miller to Chelsea Physic Garden in 1757. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Stephen Couchman, London, 1796

1796 Botanical Art Botanical Illustration Botanical Magazine Enlightenment Herb North America Plant Hunter Stephen Couchman William Curtis

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