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Liliaceae: lily
Plate 159 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 Bauer Exotic Francis Francis Bauer Liliaceae Liliales Lily Monocot Monocotyledon Potted Histories Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 159 from Delineation of Exotic Plants Cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew, featuring the stunning Liliaceae or Lily, is a captivating illustration by the skilled hand of Franz Andreas Bauer. Created in the late 18th century, this exquisite work of art is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The illustration showcases a magnificent pink lily, its petals unfurled in perfect symmetry, revealing the intricate details of its structure. Liliaceae, a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants, is one of the largest families of the order Liliales, within the class Magnoliophyta, or angiosperms. This family includes a diverse range of plants, from bulbous perennials to herbaceous annuals, and is renowned for its economically important crops, such as onions, garlic, and asparagus. However, this illustration highlights the ornamental value of the Liliaceae, with its elegant and graceful lily in full bloom. Franz Andreas Bauer, a German botanical artist, was a prominent figure in the field of botanical illustration during the 18th and early 19th centuries. His meticulous and detailed works, such as this one, were instrumental in documenting the exotic flora cultivated in the Royal Gardens at Kew and other European botanical institutions. This illustration, with its vibrant colors and lifelike representation, continues to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the rich botanical heritage of the past.
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