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Persoonia lanceolata, lance leaf geebung
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Persoonia lanceolata, lance leaf geebung
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 Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eudicotinae James Miller Lance Miller Proteaceae Proteales Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour depicts Persoonia lanceolata, commonly known as the lance leaf geebung, an intriguing flowering plant that was captured in outline form by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The original drawing was later brought to life through the skilled brushstrokes of James Miller, creating this exquisite 18th-century illustration. Persoonia lanceolata is a member of the Proteaceae family, which is part of the larger group of Angiosperms, Dicotyledons, or Eudicots. Angiosperms are flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary, while Dicotyledons have two seed leaves, and Eudicots are a subgroup of Dicotyledons that have certain characteristics such as a net-like vein structure in their leaves. The Proteaceae family, which includes Persoonia, is known for its diverse range of plant forms and is native to Australia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and South America. Persoonia lanceolata is native to Australia and is characterized by its long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bright red berries. Captain James Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration that expanded European knowledge of the Pacific and its natural wonders. Sydney Parkinson, an artist aboard the HMS Endeavour, made detailed observations and sketches of the flora and fauna they encountered during the voyage. These sketches were later used as the basis for more detailed illustrations by skilled artists like James Miller. This watercolour is a testament to the beauty and intrigue of the natural world, as well as the importance of exploration and documentation in expanding human knowledge. The lance leaf geebung, with its unique features and place in the larger context of the plant kingdom, continues to captivate and inspire researchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
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