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Cycas revoluta, sago palm
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Cycas revoluta, sago palm
A watercolour illustration of a sago palm (Cycas revoluta). Original artwork part of the James Yates (1789-1871) collection presented by the Linnean Society, 1914
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Arecaceae Arecales Commelinid Cycad Cycadales Cycadophyta Cycadopsida Cycas Great Britain Gymnosperm Highgate Lauderdale Linnean Angiospermae Cycadaceae Cycas Revoluta
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1. Title: "A Watercolour Illustration of Cycas revoluta, the Sago Palm, from the James Yates Collection at the Linnean Society, London, 1800s" This exquisite watercolour illustration showcases the majestic Cycas revoluta, commonly known as the Sago Palm, captured in its botanical glory. The artwork is part of the esteemed James Yates collection, which was presented to the Linnean Society in London during the late 19th century. James Yates (1789-1871), a renowned botanical artist, meticulously painted this stunning representation of the Cycas revoluta, a cycad belonging to the family Cycadaceae and order Cycadales. This unique plant is native to the Pacific Islands, eastern Australia, and northeastern New Caledonia. The illustration portrays the Sago Palm's distinctive features, including its large, fan-shaped leaves, which are covered in tiny, microscopic scales. The plant's name, revoluta, refers to the curved or rolled-up leaflets at the base of the leaf. Cycas revoluta is a gymnosperm, meaning it produces seeds without flowers. It is an ancient plant, belonging to the Cycadophyta division, which has been in existence for over 300 million years. This watercolour illustration is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of these ancient and fascinating plants. The Linnean Society, founded in 1788, is a prestigious scientific and educational charity dedicated to the advancement of natural history and botany. The acquisition of the James Yates collection further enriched the society's extensive archive of botanical illustrations and knowledge. This watercolour painting, created in the 1800s, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the botanical exploration and documentation that took place during the 19th century. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world, both for scientific discovery and for the appreciation of its beauty.
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