Poster Print : Melocanna baccifera, berry bamboo
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Melocanna baccifera, berry bamboo
Plate 1050 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Bamboo Bambusoideae Berry Commelinid Dr John Dr John Fleming Fleming Monocot Monocotyledon Poaceae Poales Potted Histories Seed Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Bring the wonders of the natural world into your home or office with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image showcases the Melocanna baccifera, also known as berry bamboo, captured in intricate detail from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, dating back to 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this rare and beautiful botanical illustration is now available as a high-quality poster print. Add an element of sophistication and intrigue to any space with this captivating representation of nature's beauty, expertly reproduced for your enjoyment."
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.2cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 1050 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Melocanna baccifera, commonly known as Berry Bamboo. This botanical drawing, created in the nineteenth century, offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of Indian flora during that era. Melocanna baccifera is a species of bamboo, belonging to the Poaceae family, specifically the subfamily Bambusoideae and the tribe Commelinidae. This monocotyledonous, flowering plant is characterized by its distinctive green, berry-like fruits, which hang in clusters. The plant is also known as the "Angiospermae Melocanna" or "Magnoliophyta Melocanna," reflecting its classification as an angiosperm, a type of seed plant. The illustration, drawn by an unknown artist under the direction of Dr. John Fleming, showcases the plant in its entirety, from the slender, bamboo-like stalks to the clusters of ripe, red berries. The intricate details of the drawing highlight the plant's elegant structure, with each vein on the leaves and each seed in the berries meticulously rendered. Dr. Fleming, a renowned botanist and surgeon, was a prolific collector of Indian botanical specimens during the 19th century. His extensive collection, now housed at the Natural History Museum, provides invaluable insights into the natural history of India during that period. The Fleming Indian Drawings Collection is a testament to the importance of botanical exploration and documentation, offering a window into the past and a reminder of the ongoing fascination with the natural world. In this illustration of Melocanna baccifera, we are transported back in time, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this remarkable plant and the rich botanical heritage it represents.
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