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Trifolium montanum, mountain clover
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Trifolium montanum, mountain clover
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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This exquisite illustration showcases the enchanting beauty of Trifolium montanum, commonly known as mountain clover. Hailing from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London, this artwork dates back to a time when natural history was a burgeoning scientific discipline. The mountain clover is a member of the Fabaceae or legume family, which is the third-largest family of flowering plants, encompassing over 20,000 known species. Mountain clover is a small, pink, and delicate flower that thrives in mountainous regions, particularly in Europe. The plant is a legume, meaning it belongs to the order Fabales, and it is a eudicot, belonging to the Rosid clade. Its trifoliate leaves, a characteristic feature of the genus Trifolium, are a testament to its membership in the Fabaceae family. The intricate details in this illustration reveal the geomorphological features of the mountain clover, including its stipulated leaves, which are covered in small, membranous glands, and its pink, five-petaled flowers. The flowering plant is an angiosperm, meaning it produces enclosed seeds, and it is a dicot, as evidenced by its two cotyledons. The mountain clover's pink blooms add a splash of color to the rocky, mountainous landscapes where it grows, making it a beloved sight for hikers and botanists alike. This illustration serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations to appreciate and study.
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