Geranium pratense, meadow cranesbill
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Geranium pratense, meadow cranesbill
Plate 114 from Flora Londinensis (1826) Vol 1 by William Curtis
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18th Century Cranesbill Curtis Eudicot Eurosid Geraniaceae Geraniales Geranium Malvidae Meadow Purple Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Geranium Pratense Magnoliophyta Meadow Cranesbill William Curtis
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Plate 114 from Flora Londinensis (1826) Vol 1: A Stunning 18th Century Illustration of Geranium pratense, Meadow Cranesbill This exquisite botanical illustration depicts Geranium pratense, commonly known as meadow cranesbill, from Plate 114 of Flora Londinensis, Volume 1, published in 1826 by the renowned English botanist, William Curtis. The meadow cranesbill is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family, order Geraniales, class Eudicot, and subclass Rosid. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The illustration showcases the beautiful purple flowers of Geranium pratense, which bloom in clusters at the end of stems. These flowers attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies, contributing to the plant's pollination. The leaves of meadow cranesbill are palmate, with lobes that are deeply incised, giving them a lobed appearance. The plant's stems are hairy and grow up to 30 cm tall. William Curtis was a pioneering botanist, artist, and publisher. He was a founding member of the Linnean Society of London and is known for his seminal work, Flora Londinensis, which was the first comprehensive record of the plants of London and its environs. The work was published between 1777 and 1799 and was a significant contribution to the field of botany during the 18th century. The illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustrators of the time. The use of watercolor and intricate shading techniques brings the meadow cranesbill to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and intricacies even today.
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