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Nymphaea stellata L. water lily
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Nymphaea stellata L. water lily
Watercolour on vellum by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Liliaceae Liliales Lily Monocot Monocotyledon Nymphaea Nymphaeaceae Nymphaeales Sydney Parkinson Vellum Water Lily Waterlily Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite watercolor on vellum, depicting the stunning Nymphaea stellata, or Starry Water Lily, is a masterpiece by the talented Scottish artist Sydney Parkinson. Created in the late 18th century, this illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Water Lily, a member of the Nymphaeaceae family and the order Nymphaales, is a beautiful aquatic plant native to South America. This monocotyledonous angiosperm, also known as a flowering plant, is renowned for its large, radiant flowers that float on the water's surface. The Starry Water Lily's distinctive white petals, speckled with purple-black freckles, surround a golden-yellow center, creating a breathtaking display. Parkinson's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate veining on the leaves and the delicate, lifelike depiction of the flower's petals. The vellum, a type of animal skin parchment, provides an elegant and durable background for the illustration, enhancing its timeless beauty. This watercolor is a testament to Parkinson's artistic skill and his significant contribution to the field of botanical illustration during the Age of Enlightenment. The Starry Water Lily continues to captivate viewers with its ethereal beauty and serves as an important record of this remarkable plant in the annals of botanical history.
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