Magnolia grandiflora, magnolia
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Magnolia grandiflora, magnolia
Illustration from Icones Animalium et Plantarum (1776-1782) by John Frederick Miller, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
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1707 1778 1772 1796 18th Century Carl Carl Linnaeus Linnaean Linnaeus Magnolia Magnoliaceae Magnoliales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Miller Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon John Frederick John Frederick Miller Magnolia Grandiflora Magnoliophyta Southern Magnolia
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This illustration showcases the magnificent Magnolia grandiflora, a iconic flowering plant and member of the Magnoliaceae family, as depicted in the historic work "Icones Animalium et Plantarum" (Animals and Plants) by renowned German botanical artist John Frederick Miller. Published between 1772 and 1796, this comprehensive and exquisitely detailed work was based on the groundbreaking taxonomic system of Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy. Linnaeus, born in 1707, was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist who is credited with providing a systematic naming scheme for plants and animals, which revolutionized the scientific community. In this illustration, Miller masterfully captures the essence of the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), a long-lived, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. The tree is renowned for its large, glossy, and fragrant white flowers, which bloom in late spring and summer. The flowers, with their distinctive tulip-shaped petals, are arranged in a conical inflorescence, making them a striking sight. As a dicot angiosperm, Magnolia grandiflora is a member of the Magnoliophyta division, which includes flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. This illustration serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Linnaeus's taxonomic system and the artistry of John Frederick Miller, who beautifully captured the essence of this iconic plant over two centuries ago.
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