Colocasia sp
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Colocasia sp
Plate 989 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Alismatales Araceae Arum Lily Herbaceous John Reeves Monocot Monocotyledon Perennial Reeves Angiospermae Colocasia Magnoliophyta
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Plate 989 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of the Colocasia esculenta, a prominent member of the Araceae family, commonly known as the Elephant Ear plant. This perennial herb, native to the Old World tropics, is renowned for its large, green, and distinctive leaves. The nineteenth-century drawing, produced during the 19th century, showcases the plant's impressive foliage, with each leaf exhibiting an intricate pattern of veins and a unique, ovate shape reminiscent of an elephant ear. The Colocasia is an angiosperm, belonging to the monocotyledon class, and is a significant member of the Alismatales order. The Colocasia is an essential component of many tropical gardens due to its ornamental value and its ability to thrive in moist conditions. This drawing, created during the 1800s, offers a glimpse into the rich botanical knowledge of the time and the meticulous attention to detail that characterized the botanical illustrations of the era. John Reeves, a British botanical artist, is credited with creating this exquisite illustration as part of his extensive collection of botanical drawings from Canton, China. Reeves' work, along with that of other botanical artists of his time, played a crucial role in documenting and disseminating knowledge about the diverse plant life of the world during the Age of Discovery. The Colocasia, with its striking appearance and historical significance, continues to captivate botanists, horticulturists, and garden enthusiasts alike, making Plate 989 from the John Reeves Collection an invaluable addition to the Natural History Museum's Botany Library.
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