Joan Thomson

Arethusa bulbosa (Dragon's Mouth Orchid) 

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Galearis spectabilis (Showy Orchis)

medical illustration of Arethusa bulbosa, Dragon's Mouth Orchid, pink Here is an illustration of the Arethusa bulbosa (Dragon's Mouth Orchid) flower with grasses. It is shown with its brilliant pink blossoms in full flower in its typical bog habitat. It was used as a notecard design and is also suitable as a book illustration, such as in a field guide, for articles on botany, and for environmental education materials such as trail guides and brochures. Transparent watercolor on Arches paper.
Next medical illustration of Platanthera grandiflora, Large Purple Fringed Orchis, roadside, sunny spot, woods This is an illustration of Platanthera grandiflora (Large Purple Fringed Orchis) among grasses, a memorable surprise on a roadside or sunny spot in the woods. The painting was used as a notecard design and is also suitable as a book illustration for a field guide, an illustration in a botanical article, or for trail guides and brochures. It is painted in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

Platanthera grandiflora

Arethusa bulbosa, Dragon's Mouth Orchid, pink Here is an illustration of the Arethusa bulbosa (Dragon's Mouth Orchid) flower with grasses. It is shown with its brilliant pink blossoms in full flower in its typical bog habitat. It was used as a notecard design and is also suitable as a book illustration, such as in a field guide, for articles on botany, and for environmental education materials such as trail guides and brochures. Transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

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