English, botany, or Coloured, figures, of, British, plants, London, R. Hardwicke, 1863-1886, Great Britain, pictorial works, plants, This illustration features a plant identified as Hypochaeris glabra, commonly known as smooth cat's ear. The main depiction showcases the plant's rosette of broad, green leaves from which slender stalks emerge, each adorned with small, bright yellow flowers. Flanking the central drawing are detailed renderings of the plant's seed structures, highlighting the feathery, tufted appearance of the seeds, which are designed for wind dispersal. The overall presentation emphasizes the botanical features essential for identification and study.