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Tritonia aurea
Illustration of Tritonia aurea, from volume 15 (1849) of Paxtons Magazine of Botany, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asparagales Bloom Blooming Iridaceae Monocot Monocotyledon Paxton Sir Joseph Tritonia 1803 1865 Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Sir Joseph Paxton
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This exquisite illustration showcases Tritonia aurea, a vibrant and captivating flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family, as depicted in volume 15 of Paxton's Magazine of Botany published in 1849. The illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Tritonia aurea, commonly known as the Golden Tritonia, is a monocotyledonous, monocot angiosperm, and a member of the Asparagales order. This plant was a popular subject during the Victorian era, particularly during the tenure of Sir Joseph Paxton, who served as the Superintendent of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew from 1837 to 1865. The illustration captures the plant in its full bloom, with its striking orange flowers unfurling in all their glory. The flowers, which are arranged in a spike inflorescence, display three petals and three sepals, each adorned with intricate veining and a distinctive nectary tube. The plant's leaves are long and strap-shaped, growing from a central rhizome. The illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustrators of the time. The use of color, shading, and fine lines effectively convey the delicate beauty and intricacy of the Golden Tritonia. This illustration is an invaluable resource for botanical research and education, providing a window into the rich biodiversity of the botanical world during the 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, a pursuit that continues to be relevant today.
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