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Now the results of those efforts have been documented in a series of details, full-color drawings by dozens of botanical artists.
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The idea for the florilegium arose in 2012, explains Sebastopol artist Nina Antze, when another artist took some visitors to see the historic island prison, which is now a national park site.
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The original art from the Alcatraz florilegium is are currently on display at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, through Nov. 13.
