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Gomphocarpus fruticosus, formerly Asclepias fruticosa (Tennis-ball milkweed)
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Gomphocarpus fruticosus, formerly Asclepias fruticosa (Tennis-ball milkweed)

Robert Jacob Gordon · 1778-08 - 1780-01 · pen; brush; paper; ink; pencil; watercolor (paint); chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Asclepias fruticosa; a species of kapok bush; with cross-sections of the fruit with bursting seeds and two flowers; found near the northern Olifants River.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineGomphocarpus fruticosus, formerly Asclepias fruticosa (Tennis-ball milkweed). 1778-08 - 1780-01. Robert Jacob Gordon. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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