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Filicinae or fern plants: Alsophila species, Polypodium species, Asplenium nidus, Angiopteris species, Monogramma species, and Pteris quadriaurita. Chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch from an illustration by Ernst Haeckel from Art Forms in Nature, Kunstformen der Natur, Liepzig, Germany, 1904
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Adolf Ernst Fern Forms Glitsch Haeckel Kunstformen Natur Polypodium Pteris Species Asplenium Nidus
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This stunning chromolithograph by Adolf Glitsch, based on an illustration by Ernst Haeckel, showcases a captivating collection of Filicinae, or fern plants. Ferns are a diverse group of non-flowering plants, characterized by their distinctive fronds and rhizomes. The depicted species include Alsophila, Polypodium, Asplenium nidus, Angiopteris, Monogramma, and Pteris quadriaurita. The Alsophila ferns, with their elegant, feathery fronds, are a common sight in many gardens. Polypodium ferns, on the other hand, are known for their unique creeping growth habit and small, round pinnules. Asplenium nidus, or Bird's Nest Fern, is easily recognizable by its heart-shaped fronds and the distinctive nest-like structures formed by its roots. Angiopteris, or the Stag's Horn Fern, is a large, epiphytic fern, characterized by its large, leathery fronds and distinctive horn-shaped sori. Monogramma, or the Maidenhair Fern, is known for its delicate, lacy fronds, while Pteris quadriaurita, or the Brake Fern, is a common fern with quadripartite fronds. This exquisite artwork, published in Ernst Haeckel's seminal work "Art Forms in Nature," showcases the intricate beauty and diversity of these fascinating plants. Haeckel's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of each frond and the vibrant colors used in the chromolithograph. This artwork serves as a testament to the enduring allure of nature and the importance of preserving and celebrating its beauty.
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