Plantarum Brasiliae icones et descriptiones hactenus ineditae, Vindobonae Vienna, Antonii Strauss, 1827-1831, Brazil, Germany, hand-colored, botany, lithograph, 1827, graphic media, A botanical illustration featuring a tall, slender plant with elongated, lance-shaped leaves. The plant showcases small purple flowers that bloom at the tips of its branches, adding a delicate touch to its overall appearance. Below the main stems, a faint depiction of a smaller plant can be seen, suggesting a natural growth environment. The name 'Manibot gracilis' is elegantly handwritten beneath the illustration, indicating the scientific classification of this species. A color chart accompanies the illustration, providing a reference for various shades, enhancing the detailed presentation of the plant's features.