Constança Paca (Rio de Janeiro, 1844-1920)
Constança Paca, a botanical illustrator and companion of Barbosa Rodrigues, inspired the Constantia orchid genus and contributed to pioneering scientific works.
Constança Paca, a botanical illustrator and companion of Barbosa Rodrigues, inspired the Constantia orchid genus and contributed to pioneering scientific works.
Orchids aroused intense passion during the European "orchidomania" of the 19th century. But they also inspired horror stories associated with evil women.