Aquilegia. Page 247 (248) from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula
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Aquilegia. Page 247 (248) from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula
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Aquilegia Columbine Eudicot Eudicotinae Flora Exotica Johann Gottfried Johann Gottfried Simula Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Simula Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite illustration is taken from the second volume of "Flora Exotica," published by the renowned German botanist Johann Gottfried Simula in 1720. The image depicts the stunning Aquilegia, commonly known as Columbine or Granny's Bonnet, a beautiful flowering plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, which is part of the larger order Ranunculales and the class Eudicotyledons. The Aquilegia is characterized by its distinctive bell-shaped flowers, which come in various colors, including pink and red, as shown in this illustration. The plant is an angiosperm, meaning it produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a dicot, which means it has two seed leaves, or cotyledons, when it germinates. The intricate details of the Aquilegia's petals, sepals, and stamens are beautifully rendered in this drawing. The long, slender filaments of the stamens extend from the center of the flower, while the stigma, located at the top of the style, is poised to receive pollen. The delicate, nectar-filled spurs at the base of the petals can be seen in this illustration, which attract insects for pollination. The Aquilegia is a popular ornamental plant and is cultivated for its elegant flowers. It is also known for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments. This illustration not only showcases the beauty of the Aquilegia but also provides valuable information about its botanical characteristics, making it an important historical record in the study of botany.
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