Vintage botanical illustration of a plant with a bulbous base, tall stem, and small flower, with an insect nearby. The illustration is labeled with letters and includes artist and publisher information.
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This is a detailed, vintage botanical illustration, likely an engraving, depicting a plant with a bulbous base and a tall, slender stem. The plant appears to be in bloom, with a small flower at the top. An insect, possibly a fly or gnat, is depicted near the flower. The plant's stem and leaves are covered in fine, detailed lines, creating a textured effect. The base of the plant is a bulbous root structure, surrounded by what appears to be soil or earth. The illustration is labeled with letters (a, e, h, i, k, t, u, v) pointing to different parts of the plant. The illustration is titled 'TAB. XXXIV' at the top. At the bottom, there is text indicating the artist ('M.F. Ledermüller delin.') and the publisher ('A. W. Wintershmide, sculpfit et excudit Norimbergae'). The style is reminiscent of scientific illustrations from the 18th or 19th century, with a focus on accurate botanical detail.


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