Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. Possibly 1777 - 1786

This watercolor painting by Robert Jacob Gordon depicts *Lachenalia bulbifera*, a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. Created sometime between 1777 and 1786, the artwork showcases the plant's vibrant red and purple flowers, as well as its green leaves and bulbous root. The artist's meticulous detail in capturing the plant's anatomy makes this botanical illustration both scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing. Gordon's botanical paintings were highly valued during his lifetime and continue to be admired today for their beauty and scientific importance.