Drosophyllum Lusitanicum Print, Dewy Pine Wall Art, Portuguese Sundew, Carnivorous Plant Poster, Vintage Botanical Illustration
25x25 cm / 10x10″
£25.09
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The dewy pine is one of the more unusual carnivorous plants: instead of living in permanently wet bog conditions, it naturally occurs in comparatively dry Mediterranean habitats. Drosophyllum lusitanicum is native to Portugal, Spain and Morocco, where its long gland-covered leaves trap insects while large yellow flowers rise above the plant.
That extraordinary biology makes this antique botanical illustration much more than a conventional flower print.
The artwork captures the distinctive form of Drosophyllum lusitanicum, also known as the Dewy Pine or Portuguese Sundew, with its mass of long, curling carnivorous leaves spreading outward beneath a vivid yellow flower and developing buds.
Those twisting leaves are the real star of the image. Fine glandular structures give the plant its characteristic sticky, dew-like appearance, creating an almost surreal tangle of botanical lines around the upright flowering stems.
Against the softly aged ivory ground, the combination of yellow flower, blue-green foliage, earthy soil and delicate curling leaves produces a beautifully unusual composition — scientific enough for a serious plant collector, yet decorative enough to work as striking wall art.
This is a particularly strong piece for anyone interested in:
Drosophyllum • Dewy Pine • Portuguese Sundew • carnivorous plants • insect-eating plants • rare plants • botanical illustration • natural history
It would look superb in a plant room, conservatory, study, home office, reading space or specialist botanical gallery wall, especially alongside pitcher plants, sundews, orchids and other unusual botanical subjects.
PREMIUM MATTE PRINT
Heavier-weight premium white matte paper
200 gsm / 80 lb
Thickness: 0.26 mm / 10.3 mils
Smooth, uncoated finish
Matte, non-reflective surface
Luxuriously soft to the touch
FSC-certified or equivalent paper
Available in multiple sizes
Professionally printed on demand
The matte finish works particularly well with this illustration, allowing the fine leaf structures, subdued greens and warm antique tones to remain clear without distracting glare.
UNFRAMED PRINT
This listing is for the art print only. Frames, furniture and decorative accessories shown in lifestyle imagery are not included.
For a serious carnivorous-plant enthusiast, the attraction here is its specificity: this is not simply “unusual plant art” — it is a dedicated vintage study of Drosophyllum lusitanicum, one of the most distinctive carnivorous plants in cultivation.
Drosophyllum Lusitanicum Print, Dewy Pine Wall Art, Portuguese Sundew, Carnivorous Plant Poster, Vintage Botanical Illustration
£25.09