Cereus scandens minor polygonus articulatus 23 - 1756

Philip Miller's botanical illustration, *Cereus scandens minor polygonus articulatus*, from 1756, depicts a close-up view of a blooming night-blooming cereus flower. This meticulously detailed, hand-colored engraving showcases the delicate beauty of the flower, with its white petals surrounded by a ring of yellow sepals and a green stem adorned with spines. Miller was a renowned botanist and author known for his contributions to the field of plant classification, and this artwork is a testament to his scientific approach to botanical illustration. *Cereus scandens minor polygonus articulatus* is a prime example of the 18th-century fascination with the natural world and the burgeoning field of botanical art.