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Alstroemeria pulchella, parrot lily
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Alstroemeria pulchella, parrot lily
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Alstroemeria Brazil Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour First Liliaceae Liliales Lily Monocot Monocotyledon Parrot Psittaciformes Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour painting depicts Alstroemeria pulchella, commonly known as the parrot lily, as rendered by the skilled hand of Scottish artist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The voyage aboard the HMS Endeavour marked a significant milestone in the exploration and documentation of the natural world, particularly in the Pacific region. The parrot lily, a member of the Alstroemeriaceae family within the order Liliales, is native to South America and is characterized by its vibrant, tubular flowers that resemble the beaks of parrots. The plant is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is also a monocot, meaning it has one cotyledon, or embryonic leaf, and is a member of the monocotyledon class. In this exquisite illustration, Parkinson masterfully captures the intricate details of the parrot lily's petals, veins, and stamen, as well as the delicate interplay of light and shadow. The painting also features a curious parrot, likely native to the region, perched nearby, adding a sense of the exotic and unfamiliar. The natural world, with its myriad of wonders, was a source of fascination for Cook and his crew, and Parkinson's illustrations served as invaluable records of the flora and fauna they encountered during their journey. This watercolour painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the remarkable achievements of Cook's voyage and the artistic talent of Sydney Parkinson. It is a captivating reminder of the importance of exploration and discovery, and the enduring allure of the natural world.
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