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Annales de la Société royale d'agriculture et de botanique de Gand, Gand, Société royale d'agriculture et de botanique, 1845-1849, botany, horticulture, societies, flowers, Arisaema atrorubens, The illustration features a detailed botanical study of the Arisarum vulgare, also known as the Italian arum or mouse plant. Prominently displayed is the plant’s striking inflorescence, characterized by its unique hood-like structure adorned with striking dark markings. Surrounding the flowering part is the broad, textured foliage that showcases a gradient of green tones. Additionally, various components of the plant are illustrated alongside, including a view of the flower's interior, seeds, and other reproductive structures, carefully labeled for identification. The overall composition highlights the plant's distinctive features and complex morphology, offering a rich visual resource for botanical study. (Photo by: Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)