Aquilegia vulgaris, European columbine
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Aquilegia vulgaris, European columbine
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Platte 023
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Aquilegia Arthur Harry Church Columbine Eudicot Eudicotinae Purple Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Vibrant Angiospermae Aquilegia Vulgaris Common Columbine Dicot Dicotyledon European Columbine Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite drawing of Aquilegia vulgaris, commonly known as the European Columbine or Common Columbine, is a captivating representation of this beautiful and vibrant flowering plant. Dated back to 1903, this illustration was created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church and is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London (Platte 023). Aquilegia vulgaris is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants in the Angiospermae, or flowering plants. This eudicot, or double-seeded plant, is characterized by its unique and intricate flowers that bloom in various colors, including purple, which is depicted in this illustration. The European Columbine is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is known for its distinctive bell-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals that resemble the beak of a dove, hence the common name "columbine." The plant can grow up to 60 cm tall and thrives in woodlands and meadows. This illustration showcases the intricacies of the European Columbine's flowers, with their delicate petals, intricate veining, and the distinctive elongated stigmas that resemble the tongues of butterflies. The drawing also highlights the plant's leaves, which are palmate, or lobed, and have a serrated edge. Arthur Harry Church was a prolific botanical illustrator of the Victorian era, and his work is renowned for its accuracy and artistic merit. This illustration of the European Columbine is a testament to his skill and dedication to capturing the beauty and intricacies of the natural world. The drawing is a valuable addition to the Botany Library's collection and continues to inspire appreciation for the natural world and the art of botanical illustration.
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