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White poplar
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White poplar
Watercolour on paper by Florence Helen Woolward (1854-1936). Held in the Library and Archives
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Aspen Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Flora Images Of Nature Malpighiales North America Poplar Populus Rosid Salicaceae Watercolor Women Artists Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Populus Tremula White Poplar
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts a White Poplar tree (Populus alba), a native to North America and Europe, in all its splendor. The artwork is a masterpiece by the talented British watercolorist, Florence Helen Woolward (1854-1936). Woolward was a renowned botanical illustrator, known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects. White Poplars are angiosperms, belonging to the Malpighiales order and the Eudicot clade, specifically the Rosid group and the Fabaceae family. They are also commonly referred to as aspen, and this particular tree appears to be a hybrid of Populus tremula and Populus grandidentata, also known as Quaking Aspen and Bigtooth Aspen, respectively. The White Poplar tree is a deciduous tree, meaning it sheds its leaves annually. Its distinctive white bark, which peels in thin layers, is evident in this painting. The tree is in full bloom, with its small, greenish-yellow flowers adorning the branches. The female flowers are visible in the painting, with their distinctive, round, and hairy structures. This painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the artistic talent of women like Florence Helen Woolward, who dedicated their lives to documenting it. The image is a valuable historical resource, providing insights into botanical knowledge and artistic techniques of the past. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage and the role of art in celebrating it.
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