Greetings Card : Fesuca pratensis, meadow fescue
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Fesuca pratensis, meadow fescue
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Media ID 8615225
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Commelinid Meadow Monocot Monocotyledon Poaceae Poales Angiospermae Fescue Magnoliophyta
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a stunning image of Fesuca pratensis, also known as meadow fescue. This exquisite illustration, sourced from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, is now available as a beautifully printed greeting card. Perfect for nature lovers and botanical enthusiasts, this card captures the intricate detail and vibrant colors of this essential grass species. Add a touch of natural beauty to your correspondence with our range of greeting cards featuring the best of botanical illustration."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This beautiful illustration showcases the intricate details of Fesuca pratensis, commonly known as meadow fescue, a beloved member of the Poaceae (grass) family within the Angiospermae (flowering plants) and Monocotyledonae (monocot plants). As a part of the Commelinid order, meadow fescue is an essential component of various meadows and grasslands worldwide. Meadow fescue is characterized by its slender, tufted growth habit and narrow, grass-like leaves, which can grow up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall. The inflorescence of this monocot flowering plant is a dense, spike-like arrangement of small, compact spikes, each bearing numerous, tiny flowers. These flowers are typically greenish or purplish in color and possess a distinctive, elongated, three-lobed structure known as a ligule. The illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, provides an exquisite representation of the plant's anatomy, revealing the intricate details of its floral structure and various vegetative features. The meticulous drawing showcases the delicate balance between form and function, highlighting the plant's adaptations for survival and reproduction. Meadow fescue plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of grasslands by providing food and shelter for various wildlife species. Its deep root system helps prevent soil erosion and contributes to the overall health and stability of the ecosystem. This illustration serves as a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, offering a glimpse into the intricate details of one of nature's most fascinating creations.
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