Vandasia retusa
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Vandasia retusa
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Legume Leguminosae Nodder Rosid Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour painting depicts the vibrant and intricately detailed flowers of Vandasia retusa, a leguminous plant native to the Pacific Islands. The illustration was created by the renowned naturalist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. Parkinson meticulously captured the essence of the flower in his original outline drawing, which was later brought to life through the skilled brushstrokes of Fred Polydore Nodder. The Vandasia retusa is a member of the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family, which is the largest family of angiosperms, or flowering plants. This eudicot, or double-seeded plant, is part of the Rosid clade and the Fabales order. The plant is characterized by its pink, pea-like flowers, which bloom in clusters. The illustration offers a glimpse into the rich natural history of the Pacific Islands, as documented during one of the most significant voyages of exploration in history. Cook's voyage marked the beginning of European contact with the Pacific, and the collection of botanical specimens like this one played a crucial role in expanding European knowledge of the natural world. The watercolour painting by Fred Polydore Nodder, based on Sydney Parkinson's original outline drawing, is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the importance of exploration and documentation in advancing scientific knowledge.
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