Ditassa banksii
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Ditassa banksii
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Asclepias suaveolens
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18th Century Apocynaceae Asclepiadaceae Asclepiadoideae Asclepias Asterid Brazil Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot First Gentianales South America South American Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, depicts the beautiful and intricately detailed flowers of Ditassa banksii, a species of Asclepiadaceae, or milkweed family, native to South America. The painting, annotated as "Asclepias suaveolens," is an accurate representation of the plant as observed during the voyage of the Endeavour. The Eudicot, Angiosperm, Dicotyledon, and Angiospermae, are botanical classifications that describe Ditassa banksii as a flowering plant with two seed leaves and a net-like structure called a reticulate venation system. The painting also reveals the plant's membership in the Asterid clade, a group of flowering plants that includes the Gentianales order, to which the Asclepiadaceae family belongs. Captain Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration of the South Pacific, and Sydney Parkinson, as the expedition's botanical artist, was tasked with documenting the diverse flora and fauna of the regions they visited. This watercolour painting is a testament to his skill and dedication, providing a vivid and accurate record of Ditassa banksii for the scientific community of the time. The delicate and intricate details of the flowers, with their wavy petals and prominent stamen, are captured beautifully in this 18th-century illustration. The painting's rich colors and fine brushwork bring the plant to life, offering a glimpse into the natural beauty of South America that was discovered during Cook's historic voyage. Overall, this watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson is a precious and valuable historical record of the natural world, showcasing the exquisite detail and accuracy that was achieved during the Age of Discovery. It remains a testament to the importance of scientific exploration and the role that art plays in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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