CREEPING DOG’S-TOOTH-GRASS 1872 John Edward Sowerby PLANT PRINT
- Condition : Used
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- ID# : 224551082
- Quantity : 1 item
- Views : 34
- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : gregedwards (+22)
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- Start : Tue 29 Oct 2024 13:09:04 (EDT)
- Close : Run Until Sold
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Original 1872 6 1/2 inch x 9 7/8 inch coloured print titled CYNODON DACTYLON. CREEPING DOG’S-TOOTH-GRASS.
Cynodon dactylon, commonly known as Bermuda grass, is a grass found worldwide. It is native to Europe, Africa, Australia and much of Asia. It has been introduced to the Americas. Although it is not native to Bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. In Bermuda it has been known as "crab grass". Other names are Dhoob, durva grass, ethana grass, dubo, dog grass, dog's tooth grass, Bahama grass, crab grass, devil's grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass.
Drawn by John Edward Sowerby (1825 - 1870). A British botanical illustrator and publisher born in Lambeth, London.
From a disbound copy of English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants edited by John T. Boswell Syme
Third Edition Published in London in 1872 by by Robert Hardwicke, 192 Piccadilly.
The print is in very good condition. Reverse side blank.
Listing Information
Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
Listing ID# | 224551082 |
Start Time | Tue 29 Oct 2024 13:09:04 (EDT) |
Close Time | Run Until Sold |
Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
Item Condition | Used |
Bids | 0 |
Views | 34 |
Dispatch Time | 2 Days |
Quantity | 1 |
Location | United Kingdom |
Auto Extend | No |
Date of Creation | 1800-1899 |
Listed By | !Title |
Originality | Original |
Print Surface | Paper |
Subject | Botanical |