Crotalaria verrucosa, blue rattlesnake

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Crotalaria verrucosa, blue rattlesnake

Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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18th Century Caenophidia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Crotalinae Crotaline Crotalus Diapsid Diapsida Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon

EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolor painting depicts Crotalaria verrucosa, also known as the blue rattlesnake plant, in the company of a blue rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). The artwork was created by the renowned natural history illustrator Fred Polydore Nodder, based on an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. Captain Cook's voyage was a significant milestone in the exploration and documentation of the natural world, and this illustration is a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during that time. The Crotalaria verrucosa is a flowering plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, which is the largest family of angiosperms, or flowering plants. It is an eudicot, meaning it has two embryonic seed leaves, and is a member of the Fabales order. The blue rattlesnake, a member of the Crotalinae subfamily of the Viperidae family, is a venomous snake native to the Americas. It is a diapsid, meaning it has two openings in the skull for the exit of the eyes, ears, and nostrils. The snake's presence in the illustration highlights the intricate relationship between plants and animals in the natural world. Fred Polydore Nodder's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the vibrant colors and textures of the Crotalaria verrucosa and the lifelike representation of the blue rattlesnake. This illustration is a valuable historical record of both the plant and the animal, and a beautiful example of the artistry and scientific observation of the 18th century.

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