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Banksia speciosa, showy banksia
Plate 140 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)
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18th Century Australasia Australian Banksia Bauer Conclusions Eudicot Eudicotinae Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Nokomis Potted Histories Proteaceae Proteales Showy Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 140 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, featuring the Showy Banksia (Banksia speciosa), is an exquisite watercolor illustration created by the renowned Austrian botanical artist Ferdinand L. Bauer in 1801. This illustration, a masterpiece of the 18th century, showcases the beauty and intricacy of this iconic Australian plant. Banksia speciosa, commonly known as the Showy Banksia, is a magnificent flowering plant belonging to the Proteaceae family, which is native to Western Australia. This eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon is characterized by its unique inflorescence, which consists of yellow, cone-shaped structures called spikes. These spikes are covered in small, yellow flowers that attract various pollinators, including birds and insects. Bauer's illustration captures the vibrant yellow hues of the Showy Banksia's flowers, as well as the intricate details of its leaves and seeds. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way he has rendered the textures of the plant's surface, from the roughness of the bark to the delicate veining of the leaves. As part of the Proteales order, Banksia speciosa is an essential member of the Magnoliophyta, or flowering plants. Its classification within the Eudicotinae subclass reflects its status as a higher plant with two embryonic seed leaves, or cotyledons. This illustration is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Australian flora and the important role that botanical art played in documenting and preserving it for future generations. This stunning watercolor illustration is a must-have for any botanical art collection, as well as for those with an interest in Australian flora, botany, or the history of natural history illustration. It is a reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world and the role that art plays in capturing and celebrating it.
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