Flore médicale des Antilles, ou, Traité des plantes usuelles, Paris, Pichard, 1821-1829, botany, West Indies, medicinal plants, botany, medical, A botanical illustration featuring the plant species known as Euphorbia ecarlate. The image showcases a stem with prominent green leaves, some of which are detailed with subtle veins. Bright red flowers emerge from the upper part of the stem, contrasting vividly with the surrounding foliage. Accompanying the main depiction is a small illustration at the bottom, highlighting the plant's reproductive structures, including a flower and a seed pod. The label at the bottom identifies the species, attributed to the artist Theodore Bownorth.