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Salix alba L. willow
Sketch 45 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Ehret Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Malpighiales Rosid Salicaceae Salix Willow Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Salix Alba
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This exquisite sketch, titled Sketch 45, is a captivating representation of Salix alba L., commonly known as the White Willow, created by the renowned 18th century botanical artist, Georg Dionysius Ehret. The illustration is part of a larger collection of original drawings and sketches held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Ehret's masterful depiction of the White Willow showcases the tree in all its glory, with intricate details of its leaves, branches, and buds. The tree is depicted in its natural habitat, surrounded by a lush, green environment, further emphasizing its beauty and place in nature. The White Willow is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, and belongs to the dicotyledon division, characterized by the presence of two seed leaves. It is a eudicot, a subgroup of dicots, and a member of the Magnoliophyta division, which includes all flowering plants. The White Willow is also a member of the Salicaceae family, specifically the Salix genus, and is commonly identified by its slender, willow-like branches and its white, smooth bark. Ehret's illustration of the White Willow is a testament to the artist's exceptional talent and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the natural world. His work continues to inspire and captivate audiences, providing a glimpse into the natural history of the past and the beauty of the plant kingdom.
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