Proboscides louisianica (Miller), unicorn plant
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Proboscides louisianica (Miller), unicorn plant
Drawing by J.S. Miller [pl. 286]. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, page 145
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Asterid Botanical Illustration Eudicot Flowering Lamiales Miller Proboscidea Unicorn Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning botanical illustration showcases the unique beauty of Proboscidea louisianica, commonly known as the unicorn plant, depicted in exquisite detail by the skilled hand of J.S. Miller. The drawing, featured as plate 286 in The Chelsea Gardener by Philip Miller (1990), captivates the eye with its vibrant colors and intricate depiction of the plant's distinctive features. Proboscidea louisianica is a flowering plant belonging to the Martyniaceae family, which is part of the larger group of angiosperms, dicotyledons, or eudicots. This angiosperm is native to the southeastern United States and is characterized by its long, tubular, and colorful flowers, which can grow up to 30 cm (12 inches) in length. The plant's name derives from the Greek word "proboscis," meaning "nose," and "ide," meaning "form," in reference to the elongated shape of its flowers. The unicorn plant's unique appearance has earned it a mythical reputation, with some believing that its long, tubular flowers resemble the horn of a unicorn. However, this enchanting plant is very much a real part of the natural world, belonging to the order Lamiales and the asterid clade within the magnoliophytes. Botanical illustrations like this one have long been valued for their ability to capture the essence of a plant's form and beauty, providing an invaluable record of the natural world for scientific and artistic purposes. The intricate details of the unicorn plant's anatomy, as depicted in this illustration, offer a glimpse into the intricacies of the natural world and the artistry of the botanical illustrator.
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