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Primula auricula, primrose
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Primula auricula, primrose
Folio 78 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1768 1795 18th Century Asterid Auricula Edwards Ericales Eudicot Folio John Edwards Petal Primrose Primula Primulaceae Purple Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Mountain Cowslip Primula Auricula
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Folio 78 from A Collection of Flowers, published between 1768 and 1795 by the English botanical artist John Edwards (not to be confused with the modern-day company), showcases the exquisite beauty of Primula auricula, commonly known as the primrose or mountain cowslip. This stunning botanical illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, captures the essence of this beloved Eudicot, Angiosperm, and member of the Primulaceae family. The primrose is a delightful flowering plant, characterized by its small, pink, five-petaled blossoms, which emerge from rosettes of lanceolate leaves. The petals of this Primula species display a captivating purplish hue, with intricate veining and a subtle sheen. The illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the plant's anatomy, including its distinctive sepals, stamens, and pistils. As an Angiosperm, Primula auricula is a flowering plant with enclosed seeds, and as a Dicot, it is a member of the Dicotyledon class, characterized by having two seed leaves. The plant belongs to the order Ericales, and more specifically, the asterid clade, which includes a diverse range of flowering plants. This illustration, created during the 18th century, reflects the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized botanical art during this period. It remains an invaluable resource for botanical research and a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world.
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