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Abutilon darwini
Drawing Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 178
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Arthur Harry Church Eudicot Eurosid Flora Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Rosid Shrub Abutilon Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning illustration showcases the exquisite beauty of Abutilon darwini, a Victorian-era drawing of a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family, specifically the Malvales order and the Rosid clade. The illustration, titled Plate 178, was created by the renowned botanical artist Arthur Harry Church in the year 1904. It is currently held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Abutilon darwini, also known as the Darwin's Abutilon, is a long-stemmed shrub that produces large, vibrant flowers. This eudicotyledon, angiosperm, and angiospermae plant is characterized by its five-petaled flowers, which are often bi-colored, with the outer petals being larger and more showy than the inner ones. The Malvaceae family, to which Abutilon darwini belongs, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants, commonly known as the mallow family. The intricate details of the drawing reveal the delicate structures of the flower, from the veins on the petals to the fine hairs on the stamen filaments. The use of watercolor paints adds depth and dimension to the illustration, making it a true work of art. This illustration serves as a testament to the remarkable botanical knowledge and artistic skill of the Victorian era. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, and the beauty that can be found in even the smallest of details. The Abutilon darwini continues to captivate and inspire botanists, artists, and nature enthusiasts alike, over a century after this beautiful drawing was created.
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