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WOMEN artists; PLANT species

The article discusses two recent experiences with botanical culture. The first is an exhibition at Tate Britain called "Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920," which highlights female artists who have been overlooked and challenges stereotypes. The exhibition includes botanical works by Mary Delany and Augusta Innes Withers, with Delany's collages being praised by naturalist Joseph Banks for their accuracy in identifying plant species. The second experience is a book called "Where the Wildflowers Grow" by botanist Leif Bersweden, which explores the plants and history of the British Isles. The article also includes a photo of detailed watercolor paintings of grapes. [Extracted from the article]

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