Rhodesia Philately: 1974 Third Definitive Issue – 14c Wormskioldia longepedunculata

Wild Pimpernel (Wormskioldia longepedunculata): The flowers form at the ends of finely haired stalks that have long, very narrow leaves. In their season – the beginning of the rains – the blooms may be seen dotted about singly over the veld. The brilliant deep orange petals have pale undersides. The little trumpets face upwards towards the sun.

Details
  • Subject: Wormskioldia longepedunculata
  • Designer: Jeff Huntley
  • Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia
  • Process: Lithography
  • Paper: Chromo with brown gum
  • Watermark: None
  • Perf: 14 (comb)
  • Cylinders: 1A 1B
  • Sheet: 5 x 10 (50 stamps)
  • Quantity: 2,440,000 (No.001-24,400)
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