Curtis Botanical – Plate 6972 – Rhombic-leafed Rhododendron

Original antique black-and-white print from Curtis's Botanical Magazine — Plate 6972.

A rare Philippine rhododendron with distinctive diamond-shaped (rhombic) leaves, from the tropical montane forests of Luzon. The Philippines harbour an extraordinary diversity of rhododendron species, many found only on specific mountains.

Official flower: Washington State Flower (rhododendron family). Filipino heritage community — a Philippine native.

Uncolored plate. Condition consistent with age of volume. Each print is a unique piece of botanical history, printed on paper aged over a century.

This is an original uncolored (plain) plate from leftover publisher stock of Curtis's Botanical Magazine, printed in London. It was issued uncolored and never bound. We bought the holding at the estate of a Chicago rare bookseller. Labels and stock papers from the British dealer Wheldon & Wesley came with it. Library stamps, when present, are noted on the listing.