Alphitonia zizyphoides, toi
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Alphitonia zizyphoides, toi
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae First Rosales Rosid Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Rhamnaceae
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning watercolour painting, titled "Alphitonia zizyphoides, toi," is a beautiful representation of a tree species discovered during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. The painting was created by the talented Scottish artist Sydney Parkinson, who accompanied Cook on his journey as an illustrator. The Alphitonia zizyphoides, also known as the toi tree, is a flowering plant belonging to the Rhamnaceae family, which is part of the larger group of angiosperms, dicotyledons, or dicots. More specifically, it is classified as an eudicot, a subgroup of dicots that includes flowering plants with two seed leaves and a net-like vascular system. This particular tree is also a member of the Rosales order, Rosids, Eudicots, Fabidae, and Rosids. The Alphitonia zizyphoides is native to the Pacific Islands and is characterized by its glossy, green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. The tree's leaves are simple, alternate, and have a serrated margin. The tree's name, toi, is derived from the Tahitian language and refers to the tree's edible fruit, which is a popular food source in the Pacific Islands. This watercolour painting is an invaluable record of the natural world that Cook and Parkinson encountered during their voyage. It provides a glimpse into the diverse flora of the Pacific region and showcases the exceptional artistry of Sydney Parkinson. The painting is a testament to the rich botanical discoveries made during the Age of Exploration and continues to be an important historical and artistic treasure.
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