Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
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Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Acacia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae First Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Java Legume Leguminosae Nodder Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "Acacia Nilotica: A Treasured Illustration from Captain James Cook's First Voyage Across the Pacific" This exquisite watercolour painting depicts the Acacia nilotica, also known as the Prickly Acacia or Babul tree, created by the renowned artist Fred Polydore Nodder in the late 18th century. The original outline drawing for this masterpiece was made during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771, by Sydney Parkinson. Captain Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration that expanded European knowledge of the Pacific world. During this journey, Cook and his crew documented various plants, animals, and cultures they encountered. Parkinson, as the expedition's artist, meticulously recorded the natural world around him, providing invaluable illustrations that continue to inspire and educate us today. The Acacia nilotica, a flowering plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, is native to Africa. It is an essential member of the Leguminosae order, which includes legumes, angiosperms, dicotyledons, eudicots, and magnoliophyta. This tree is also known as the Babul or Gum Arabic tree due to its production of gum arabic, a valuable substance used in various industries, including food, medicine, and art. Nodder's watercolour painting captures the tree's intricate details, from its thorny bark to its delicate, pink-tinged flowers. The artwork showcases the beauty and diversity of the natural world that was discovered during Cook's historic voyage. This illustration is a testament to the importance of exploration, documentation, and the artistic talents that accompanied early European voyages of discovery.
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