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Nymphaea sp. water lily
Watercolour No. 15 by Walter Hood Fitch, c. mid-1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Fitch Liliaceae Liliales Lily Monocot Monocotyledon Nymphaea Nymphaeaceae Nymphaeales Water Lily Waterlily Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Walter Hood Walter Hood Fitch
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This exquisite watercolor painting, titled Water Lily No. 15, is a stunning representation of a Nymphaea sp. water lily, created by the skilled hand of Victorian-era botanical illustrator Walter Hood Fitch. The illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, dates back to the mid-1800s and offers a captivating glimpse into the botanical explorations of the 19th century. The Nymphaea sp. water lily, a member of the Nymphaeaceae family, is a magnificent aquatic plant that produces large, radiant flowers on the surface of the water. In this illustration, Fitch masterfully captures the delicate intricacies of the water lily's petals, their luscious pink and white hues, and the intricate veining that adorns each leaf. The water lily is classified as a monocot, specifically an angiosperm within the monocotyledon division. Its distinctive features, such as its single cotyledon and parallel venation, set it apart from its dicot counterparts. The plant's adaptation to life on the water is evident in its large, floating leaves and its ability to absorb nutrients and carbon dioxide directly from the water through its roots. Fitch's Water Lily No. 15 is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill that characterized botanical illustrations of the Victorian era. It provides a valuable record of the natural world during a time when exploration and discovery were driving forces in the scientific community. Today, this beautiful watercolor painting continues to captivate viewers with its intricate details and the timeless allure of the water lily.
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