Nova genera et species plantarum, Antverpiae, Ex officina Christophori Plantini, 1576, botany, classification, pictorial works, plants, scientific expeditions, South America, The illustration features a botanical study of a branch from the genus Chrysolepis. It includes detailed depictions of the leaves, showcasing their shape and arrangement along the stem. Accompanying the leaves are small fruiting bodies, rendered in a clear style that highlights their structure. Labels are present, indicating both the genus and species, as well as numerical references to specific features of the plant. This detailed rendering emphasizes the botanical characteristics and serves as a study of the species' morphology.