Lechenaultia filiformis
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Lechenaultia filiformis
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Asterales Asterid Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Nodder Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Goodeniaceae Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour depicts Lechenaultia filiformis, a beautiful and intricately detailed flowering plant from the Goodeniaceae family, which was captured in an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The watercolour was later finished by the skilled hand of Fred Polydore Nodder in the 18th century. Captain Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration that expanded European knowledge of the Pacific world, and the collection of botanical specimens was an essential part of this endeavor. Sydney Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist, was tasked with documenting the new discoveries, and his meticulous drawings served as the foundation for many scientific illustrations of the time. Lechenaultia filiformis is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that is a member of the Eudicot clade, which includes the majority of modern flowering plants. This particular species is characterized by its slender, filiform (thread-like) leaves and its distinctive, radially symmetrical flowers. The plant is native to Western Australia and is now classified under the order Asterales, part of the larger grouping of asterids within the asterid clade. The watercolour itself is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time, with the delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors bringing the intricacies of the Lechenaultia filiformis to life. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world as it was discovered and documented during the Age of Exploration.
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