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Calycanthus floridus, Eastern sweetshrub

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Calycanthus floridus, Eastern sweetshrub

Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Arthur Harry Church Calycanthus Laurales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Vibrant Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta


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This exquisite drawing by Arthur Harry Church, created in 1905 and held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, showcases the captivating beauty of the Eastern sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus). A member of the Magnoliidae family, this flowering plant is a dicot angiosperm, characterized by its two seed leaves and enclosed seeds. The Eastern sweetshrub is a native to the eastern United States and is commonly known as the common sweet shrub or eastern sweetshrub. The vibrant illustration depicts the plant in full bloom, with its distinctive, fragrant, red flowers. The laurales order, to which Calycanthus belongs, is distinguished by its unique flower structure, which is similar to that of laurel and magnolia plants. The Calycanthaceae family, to which Calycanthus belongs, is a small family of flowering plants, with only about 20 species. This drawing is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the Victorian era, a time when natural history was a source of great fascination and exploration. The intricate details of the drawing, from the veining on the leaves to the delicate petals of the flower, highlight the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Arthur Harry Church was a prolific botanical illustrator, whose work was published in numerous scientific journals and books. His illustrations were known for their accuracy and attention to detail, making them valuable resources for botanical research and conservation efforts. This drawing of Calycanthus floridus is a prime example of his skill and dedication to capturing the essence of the natural world.

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