Gilia tenuiflora, slender-flowered gilia
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Gilia tenuiflora, slender-flowered gilia
Plate 28 from The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Annuals (1839) by Jane Wells Loudon
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1807 1858 Asterid Ericales Eudicot Hoffman Jane Wells Jane Wells Loudon Loudon Purple Wild Flower Wildflower Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Gilia Magnoliophyta Polemoniaceae
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Plate 28: Gilia tenuiflora, or Slender-flowered Gilia (Polemoniaceae), is a beautiful and delicate wildflower that once graced Victorian gardens and continues to captivate botanists and nature enthusiasts today. This stunning illustration of the flower was created by Jane Wells Loudon for her seminal work, "The Ladies Flower-Garden of Ornamental Annuals," published in 1839. Loudon, an accomplished botanical illustrator and author, meticulously documented the appearance and cultivation of a wide range of annuals, including this Eudicotyledonous Angiosperm, which is also known as the Slender-stemmed Gilia or the Blue Gilia. Gilia tenuiflora is a native of the western United States and northern Mexico, where it can be found growing in open, rocky areas and along roadsides. The plant is characterized by its slender, erect stems, which can reach up to 30 centimeters in height, and its delicate, bell-shaped purple flowers, which bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Each flower measures about 2.5 centimeters in diameter and is borne on long, slender pedicels. This illustration, which showcases the flower in all its glory, is a testament to Loudon's skill as a botanical artist. The intricate details of the petals, sepals, and stamens are rendered with remarkable precision and accuracy, providing a window into the natural world of the nineteenth century. The drawing also reveals the influence of the Hoffman process, a popular method of botanical illustration during the period, which involved the use of watercolor and gum arabic to create rich, vibrant colors and textures. As a member of the Ericales order and the Asterid clade, Gilia tenuiflora is a valuable addition to any botanical collection or study. Its elegant beauty and historical significance make it a favorite among gardeners, naturalists, and collectors alike, and a reminder of the enduring allure of the natural world.
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