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Fuchsia gracilis, hardy fuchsia
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Fuchsia gracilis, hardy fuchsia
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Arthur Harry Church Eudicot Eurosid Fuchsia Malvidae Myrtales Onagraceae Purple Rosid Vibrant Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite drawing of Fuchsia gracilis, commonly known as the Hardy Fuchsia, is a captivating illustration from the Victorian era, created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church in 1903. The illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Fuchsia gracilis is a vibrant and hardy flowering plant, belonging to the large and diverse family of Angiosperms, specifically the Eudicots, Rosids, and Malvidae. More specifically, it is a member of the Onagraceae family, also known as the evening primrose family. The plant is characterized by its elegant, tubular, and bell-shaped pink flowers, which are adorned with intricate, elongated spurs that house nectar. The illustration showcases the flower in its full glory, with each petal and vein meticulously rendered in detail. The pink hue of the flower is both rich and vibrant, evoking a sense of elegance and beauty that has captured the imagination of botanists and artists alike for centuries. Arthur Harry Church was a prolific botanical illustrator of the 19th century, known for his precise and detailed drawings of a wide range of plant species. His work was instrumental in documenting and preserving the natural world during a time when exploration and discovery were at the forefront of scientific advancement. This illustration of Fuchsia gracilis is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the artistic skill and dedication of the Victorian era's botanical illustrators. It remains an invaluable resource for botanical research and a source of inspiration for artists and gardeners alike.
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