Gladiolus Plant Illustration - Classic Botanical Drawing #119541 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white botanical illustration depicts two mature gladiolus stalks rising from dense, sword-shaped basal leaves, with flowers arranged in a characteristic vertical raceme. To the right, a magnified lateral view reveals the flower’s three outer tepals and three inner ones, along with stamen and pistil details, rendered with fine cross-hatching typical of scientific engravings. The ground line suggests natural soil anchoring, emphasizing realism despite the stylized medium.

Used in gardening guides, botanical textbooks, historical plant archives, or educational websites to illustrate gladiolus morphology; serves users seeking identification, artistic reference, or vintage botanical aesthetics.