Bletia purpurea
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Bletia purpurea
Bletia purpurea - Bletia purpurea. Longidunal and traverse section of the ovary. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1801. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Bauer Unit, Unfinished Drawings of Plants 3: no. 41. Date: 1801
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1801 Bauer Drawings Franz Purpurea Section Traverse Unfinished Unit Cambium Ovary Phloem Vascular Xylem
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This exquisite watercolor illustration, created by the renowned botanical artist Franz Bauer in 1801, showcases the longitudinal and transverse sections of the ovary of Bletia purpurea. The Bletia purpurea, also known as the Purple Orchid, is a stunning epiphyte native to Central and South America. Bauer's illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the plant's reproductive anatomy. In the longitudinal section, we can observe the ovary's elongated shape and the arrangement of the ovules along the placenta. The transverse section reveals the complex structure of the ovary, including the outer pericarp, the middle mesocarp, and the inner endocarp. The innermost layer of the ovary, visible in both sections, is the vascular tissue, composed of the cambium, xylem, and phloem. The cambium is the layer responsible for the growth of secondary tissues, while the xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, and the phloem facilitates the transport of sugars produced in the leaves to other parts of the plant. This illustration is part of the Unfinished Drawings of Plants collection in the Botany Library, a testament to Bauer's exceptional skill and dedication to accurately recording the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this watercolor provide a captivating glimpse into the complex structures of the Bletia purpurea ovary, offering insights into the plant's reproductive biology and anatomical features.
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