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Araceae - Philodendron fragrantissimum -
Caladium fragrantissimum From: Curtis’s botanical magazine; or flower garden displayed. Conducted by Samual Curtis. The descriptions by William Jackson Hooker. London, Samual Curtis, 1834, volume 61, plate 3314. Hand-coloured engraving by William Jackson Hooker (sheet 162 x 253 mm). Marginal small tear. Text enclosed. € 40
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