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Opercularia aspera, common stink weed
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Opercularia aspera, common stink weed
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Asterid Captain Cook Captain James Cook Common Cook Eudicot Gentianales James Miller Miller Rubiaceae Stink Sydney Parkinson Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Stinkweed
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This stunning watercolour depicts Opercularia aspera, commonly known as Common Stinkweed, an intriguing flowering plant from the Rubiaceae family. The illustration was created by James Miller in 1771, based on an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The long, angiospermae leaf of Opercularia aspera is shown in exquisite detail, with its distinct, lobed shape and wavy edges. The plant, belonging to the Eudicot clade and the order Gentianales, is characterized by its asterid flower structure, which is evident in the intricate arrangement of petals and sepals in the illustration. The Common Stinkweed gained its common name due to its pungent odour, which is released when the leaves or stems are crushed. The plant is native to the Pacific Islands and is now found throughout tropical and subtropical regions. This beautiful watercolour is a testament to the remarkable botanical discoveries made during Captain Cook's voyages. Sydney Parkinson, a skilled artist, and James Miller, a talented watercolourist, collaborated to document the diverse flora they encountered during this historic journey. Their work continues to inspire and captivate us today, providing valuable insights into the natural world and the rich biodiversity of the Pacific region during the 18th century.
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