South American Ixia, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807).
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South American Ixia, from 'Collection Precieuse et Enluminee', pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Cornlily; it is in fact native to South Africa. The Butterfly is possibly a brimstone.