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Magnolia virginiana, North American sweet bay
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Magnolia virginiana, North American sweet bay
Illustration No.4 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Geomorphology Landform Magnolia Magnoliaceae Magnoliales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Potted Histories Sweet Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Peter Brown
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This exquisite illustration, titled "Magnolia virginiana" or the North American Sweet Bay, is a masterpiece from the 1760s by renowned botanical artist Peter Brown. Housed in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this illustration offers a captivating glimpse into the rich botanical discoveries of the 18th century. The Magnolia virginiana, also known as the Sweetbay Magnolia, is a long-lived, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. This magnificent angiosperm, belonging to the Magnoliaceae family, is a dicotyledon, characterized by its two seed leaves, and is a member of the Magnoliales order. The illustration showcases the unique geomorphology of this flowering plant, with its distinctive, fragrant, and elongated flowers. The flowers, arranged in a raceme, are an essential feature of this plant, attracting various pollinators, including bees and moths. The Sweetbay Magnolia is a beloved plant in North American botany due to its beautiful foliage and sweet aroma. The tree's leaves are glossy, obovate, and alternate, with a length of 2 to 6 inches. The tree's bark is gray and smooth, becoming rougher and scaly with age. Peter Brown's illustration of the Sweetbay Magnolia is a testament to the intricate details and accuracy that characterized botanical illustrations during the 18th century. Brown's meticulous work captures the essence of the plant, providing a valuable record of its appearance and morphology for future generations. This illustration is a reminder of the rich botanical heritage that exists within the pages of historical texts and museum collections. The Sweetbay Magnolia continues to be an essential part of North American botany, and Peter Brown's illustration remains a potted history of this remarkable plant.
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