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Lobelia cardinalis, cardinal flower
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Lobelia cardinalis, cardinal flower
Illustration No.1 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum
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Asterales Asterid Campanulaceae Cardinal Cardinal Bird Cardinalidae Eudicot Lobelia Passeriformes Passerine Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "The Crimson Splendor of Nature: A Magnificent Portrayal of Lobelia Cardinalis, the Cardinal Flower, and Its Avian Companion" This exquisite illustration, titled "Lobelia Cardinalis" and created by the accomplished botanical artist Peter Brown around the 1760s, is a captivating testament to the intricate beauty of the natural world. Housed in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, this masterpiece showcases the stunning Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) and its avian counterpart, a vibrant Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). The Cardinal Flower, a member of the Campanulaceae family, is a showstopper with its tall, erect spikes of brilliant red, tubular flowers. These flowers, which attract hummingbirds and other pollinators, are a striking contrast against the plant's green, lanceolate leaves. As an angiosperm, dicot, and eudicot, Lobelia cardinalis is a flowering plant that belongs to the magnoliophyta division, adding to the rich diversity of the plant kingdom. The Cardinal bird, depicted in this illustration, is a passerine bird from the family Cardinalidae. Known for its distinctive, vibrant red plumage, this bird is a popular resident in North and Central America. The Cardinal is an integral part of the ecosystem, playing a role in pollination and seed dispersal for various plant species. The harmonious juxtaposition of the Cardinal Flower and the Cardinal bird in this illustration highlights the intricate relationships between different organisms in nature. The interconnectedness of these entities underscores the importance of preserving and appreciating the diverse beauty of the natural world. This illustration is a reminder of the wonders that lie within the realms of botany and zoology, inviting us to explore and learn more about the intricacies of the natural world.
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