Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid

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Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid

Plate 869 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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Plate 869 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a stunning and intricate illustration of the Cymbidium aloifolium orchid. This beautiful and captivating flowering plant is a member of the Orchidaceae family, which is the largest family of flowering plants, belonging to the monocotyledonous clade of Angiosperms. The Cymbidium aloifolium, also known as the Boat Orchid due to the shape of its labellum, is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. This exquisite orchid is depicted in full bloom, displaying its elegant, white flowers with distinctive purple veins and a yellow-green labellum. The delicate petals and sepals surround the column, which bears pollinia, the structures used for cross-pollination in orchids. John Reeves, the British botanical artist, created this masterpiece during the 19th century, a time when botanical exploration and documentation were at their height. Reeves' meticulous drawing style and attention to detail provide an accurate and captivating representation of this magnificent orchid. The botanical illustration is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the dedication of botanists and artists during the 19th century. The Cymbidium aloifolium is an essential addition to any botanical collection, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the Angiospermae, or flowering plants, and the Monocotyledons, or monocots, which include a vast array of economically important plants, such as rice, bananas, and sugarcane. This illustration is a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.

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