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Rosa canina, dog rose
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Rosa canina, dog rose
Watercolour no.4 by Ralph Stennett, 1807. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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This exquisite watercolour painting, titled "Rosa canina" or Dog Rose, is a masterpiece by the renowned English botanical artist, Ralph Stennett, created in the year 1807. The artwork is currently held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Dog Rose, Rosa canina, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family, specifically the subfamily Rosoideae. It is an important member of the eudicot clade, Angiospermae, and is classified under the order Rosales. This plant is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall and is widely distributed across Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. The Dog Rose is a significant plant in the animal kingdom, particularly for the canine family. The common name "Dog Rose" is derived from the belief that the plant was used to soothe the pain and itchiness caused by mange in dogs. The plant's hips are rich in vitamin C and were used traditionally to make a syrup for treating scurvy in humans. The Dog Rose is also an essential food source for various insects, including bees, which pollinate the plant and contribute to the production of its beautiful, fragrant flowers. The plant's seeds are dispersed by birds, contributing to its widespread distribution. This watercolour painting by Ralph Stennett beautifully captures the intricate details of the Dog Rose, from its thorny stems to its delicate, five-petaled flowers. The artist's skillful use of watercolour paints brings out the vibrant colors of the rose hips and the subtle shades of green in the leaves. The painting is a testament to Stennett's exceptional talent and the importance of the Dog Rose in both the botanical and animal worlds.
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