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Catasetum macrocarpum, monkshead orchid
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Catasetum macrocarpum, monkshead orchid
Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Asparagales Bauer Catasetum Exotic Francis Francis Bauer Jumping Monk Monocot Monocotyledon Orchid Orchidaceae Orchids Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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This stunning illustration showcases the Monkshead Orchid, Catasetum macrocarpum, as depicted in the "Delineation of Exotic Plants Cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew" by Franz Andreas Bauer in 1796. The Monkshead Orchid, also known as the Francis Orchid or Monk's-head Orchid, is a captivating member of the Orchidaceae family, renowned for its unique anatomy and intricate flower structure. Bauer's meticulous drawing captures the orchid's large, ovate leaves, which radiate from a central point, and its distinctive, hooded flowers. The Monkshead Orchid's flowers are characterized by their large, pouch-like labellum, which resembles a monk's hood or mitre. This labellum is designed to attract specific pollinators, such as bees and moths, through a process of deception and scent. The Monkshead Orchid is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed within an ovary. It is a monocot, meaning it has one cotyledon, or seed leaf, and is a member of the order Asparagales. This orchid is native to tropical Central and South America and has been cultivated in botanical gardens since the late 18th century. Bauer's illustration is a testament to the fascination and curiosity that exotic plants held during the 18th century, and it continues to captivate us today with its intricate details and beautiful design. The Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London is home to this precious piece of botanical history, which offers us a glimpse into the past and the wonders of the natural world.
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