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Leptospermum scoparium, tea tree
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Leptospermum scoparium, tea tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Asterid Australasia Camellia Camellia Sinensis Camellia Thea Camellieae Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Ericales Eudicot Eurosid First Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Leptospermum Malvidae Myrtaceae Myrtales New Zealand Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Manuka
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This stunning watercolour depicts Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as tea tree, captured by the skilled hand of Fred Polydore Nodder in 1771 during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean. The original outline drawing was made by Sydney Parkinson on board the HMS Endeavour, marking an essential contribution to the botanical record of the time. Leptospermum scoparium is a native flowering plant from the Myrtaceae family, which is endemic to New Zealand and Australia. This eudicot belongs to the Ericales order, Myrtales family, and the Leptospermeae tribe. It is an important angiosperm, characterized by its dicotyledonous nature, and is closely related to Manuka, another well-known plant native to the region. The botanical illustration showcases the intricate details of the tea tree's delicate flowers, which are reminiscent of those found in the Camellia genus, such as Camellia sinensis, the plant used to produce tea. The similarities between these plants are not surprising, as they both belong to the same class, Magnoliophyta, and the same subclass, Angiospermae. The 18th-century illustration is a testament to the remarkable botanical discoveries made during Captain Cook's voyage. Nodder's masterful watercolour painting not only adds to the scientific record but also serves as a beautiful representation of the natural world that was being explored during this pivotal moment in history. The Asterid clade, to which Leptospermum scoparium belongs, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants. This watercolour painting, with its exquisite details, provides a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the Pacific region and the essential role that early explorers and botanists played in documenting it.
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