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Solanum hystrix, Afghan thistle
Plate 107 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)
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18th Century Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Australasia Australian Bauer Compositae Eudicot Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Solanaceae Solanales Solanum Thistle Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 107 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, featuring the intricately detailed illustration of Solanum hystrix, commonly known as the Afghan Thistle, is an exquisite example of the artistic and scientific achievements of the 18th century. Created by the renowned botanical artist Ferdinand L. Bauer in 1801, this illustration showcases the unique beauty of this thistle native to Australia. The Solanum hystrix is a member of the Solanaceae family, also known as the nightshade family, and the Asteraceae, or composite family. It is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces enclosed seeds, and is further classified as a dicot, or a flowering plant with two seed leaves. This eudicot, or advanced dicot, is characterized by its complex flower structure, which is typical of the Asterales order and the Solanales order, to which it belongs. The illustration reveals the distinctive features of the Afghan Thistle, with its prickly leaves and vibrant, star-shaped flowers. The leaves are covered in small, sharp spines, providing a defense mechanism against herbivores. The flowers, which are arranged in a corymbose inflorescence, are characterized by their bright yellow disc flowers and pinkish-purple ray flowers. Ferdinand L. Bauer, a prolific and skilled botanical artist, captured the essence of this fascinating plant with remarkable accuracy and detail. His illustration not only serves as a testament to the rich botanical diversity of Australia during the 18th century but also showcases the artistic mastery of the time. This plate from Botanical Drawings from Australia is a valuable resource for botanical research and a stunning work of art in its own right.
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