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Aricanis minor, marigold
Page 268 of Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Compositae Eudicot Flora Exotica Johann Gottfried Johann Gottfried Simula Marigold Simula Tagetes Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite botanical illustration, titled "Aricanis minor" and dated 1720, is a stunning representation of the marigold (Tagetes minuta) as depicted in Johanne Godfredo Simula's seminal work, "Flora Exotica." Held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this illustration is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of the natural world. The marigold, a member of the Asteraceae or composite family, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicotyledon, or dicot, it is characterized by the presence of two seed leaves, or cotyledons, upon germination. The marigold is also an eudicot, a subgroup of dicots that includes the majority of flowering plants. This illustration showcases the vibrant red flowers of the marigold in all their glory. The intricate detailing reveals the individual florets, each with their own tubular and ligulate structures, arranged in a characteristic composite inflorescence. The leaves are depicted as lanceolate, with serrated margins, and the stem is shown with prominent veins. Johann Gottfried Simula, the illustrator of this work, was a renowned botanical artist and naturalist of his time. "Flora Exotica" was one of his most significant contributions to the field of botany, documenting a diverse range of exotic plants from around the world. This illustration of Aricanis minor is a testament to Simula's skill and dedication to accurately recording the natural world. The Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London is home to an extensive collection of botanical illustrations, including this beautiful piece by Simula. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting the natural world and preserving its beauty for future generations.
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