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Pteridium aquilinum, bracken
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Pteridium aquilinum, bracken
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pteris ciliata
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18th Century Bracken Brake Brazil Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Fern First Polypodiales Polypodiophyta Pteridophyta Pteridophyte Pteridopsida Pteris South America South American Sydney Parkinson Voyage Bracken Fern Brake Fern Common Bracken Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridaceae Pteridium Pteridium Aquilinum
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts Pteridium aquilinum, commonly known as bracken, created by the acclaimed artist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The illustration, annotated with the incorrect label of Pteris ciliata, showcases the bracken fern's intricate details and vibrant colors, capturing the essence of the South American flora that Cook and his crew encountered during their exploration. The Endeavour, Cook's ship, made landfall in various parts of South America, and the crew documented their discoveries through meticulous illustrations. Parkinson, as the expedition's botanical artist, was responsible for recording the diverse plant life they encountered, including the common bracken fern. Bracken is a pteridophyte, belonging to the Pteridaceae family, and is one of the most widespread ferns in the world. It is characterized by its triangular fronds, which can grow up to 1.5 meters in length. Bracken is unique in that it is not only a fern but also a polypodiales, meaning it has both fern-like and tree-like growth forms. This painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world that Cook and his crew discovered during their groundbreaking voyage. Sydney Parkinson's illustrations, including this one of Pteridium aquilinum, remain an essential resource for botanical research and a reminder of the rich history of exploration and discovery.
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