Varieties of Cistus

Information

Title
Varieties of Cistus
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/APP/V.1/145
Author or creator
Applebee; Caroline Maria (c.1787-1854); flower painter
Date
1824
Scope & content
Watercolour on paper of Varieties of Cistus (Helianthemum vulgare) by Caroline Maria Applebee, 1824. English vernacular name: Rock Rose, Sun Rose. Synonym: Helianthemum vulgare. There are five different coloured flowers depicted in the drawing: white, red, orange, pink and yellow. Caroline Applebee referred to the Helianthemum as 'Varieties of Cistus'
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Watercolour on paper. 19.7 cm x 16.7 cm
Is part of
Caroline Maria Applebee Drawings
Subjects
Helianthemum vulgare
Repository
Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Public domain