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Ipomoea cairica, mile a minute vine
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Ipomoea cairica, mile a minute vine
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Convolvulus amoenus
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18th Century Asterid Bind Weed Bindweed Brazil Captain Cook Captain James Cook Convolvulaceae Convolvulus Cook Endeavour Eudicot First Glory Ipomoea Morning Morning Glory Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, captures the beauty and intrigue of the Ipomoea cairica, also known as the mile a minute vine or morning glory. The painting, annotated as "Convolvulus amoenus," showcases the pink flowers of this fast-growing vine, which is a member of the Convolvulaceae family and the Magnoliophyta class of angiosperms. The painting was created during Cook's exploration of Brazil, and the botanically accurate illustration provides a glimpse into the natural world of the 18th century. The Ipomoea cairica, native to Central and South America, was likely new to European explorers at the time, and its rapid growth and vibrant flowers would have been a sight to behold. The vine is depicted with its tendrils twining around a support, a common adaptation for climbing plants in the Convolvulaceae family. The painting also includes annotations identifying the plant as an eudicot, asterid, and angiospermae, reflecting the scientific classification system of the time. The Ipomoea cairica, also known as bindweed or mile-a-minute vine, is still a popular ornamental plant today, and its fast growth and beautiful flowers continue to captivate gardeners and botanists alike. This exquisite watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson offers a fascinating window into the past, showcasing the natural wonder and scientific curiosity of the 18th century.
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