Protea cynaroides, king protea
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Protea cynaroides, king protea
Painting by Stephan Endlicher from Catalogus Horti Academici Vindobonensis pub.1842
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Eudicot Eudicotinae Protea Proteaceae Proteales Stephan Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon King Protea Magnoliophyta Protea Cynaroides
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This stunning botanical illustration depicts the King Protea, Protea cynaroides, a native flower of South Africa and the largest of the Protea family, the Proteaceae. The painting is an exquisite work by Stephan Endlicher, a prominent Austrian botanist and illustrator, created between 1804 and 1849. The illustration is taken from Endlicher's Catalogus Horti Academici Vindobonensis, published in 1842. The King Protea is a large, bushy shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its showy, pink flowers are distinctive for their large size, measuring up to 30 centimeters in diameter. The flower heads are made up of numerous small flowers, arranged in a cone-shaped structure. The King Protea is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces enclosed seeds, and is classified as a dicot, or eudicot, which means it has two seed leaves. This botanical illustration is a testament to the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world and the meticulous attention to detail that characterized botanical art of the time. The use of watercolors and intricate shading techniques bring the King Protea's vibrant pink petals and intricate details to life. The painting also provides valuable information about the plant's botanical classification, which was an essential aspect of botanical research during the 19th century. The King Protea is an iconic symbol of South Africa and is often used in the country's floral emblems and national branding. Today, it remains a popular ornamental plant and is cherished for its beauty and cultural significance. This botanical illustration by Stephan Endlicher is a valuable historical record of this magnificent flower and a testament to the enduring allure of botanical art.
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