Basil Smith: African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha hybr.)

Artist: Basil Smith
1925 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1993
Image Size: 7 by 5.75 inches
Overall Size: 10 by 8.75 inches
Medium: Water Color on Hot Press Illustration Board

The African Violet was discovered in 1892 by Baron von Saint Paul-Illaire in what was then the German colony of Tanganyika. Thus, the name Saintpaulia pays tribute to its discoverer while ionantha translates to violet flower. Today the African Violet is among the most popular house plants in the world. Though its original form is notoriously difficult to grow, many modern varieties are much more robust and flower freely.

This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover of the Russia Saintpaulia ionantha hybr. stamp issued March 25, 1993.

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