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Brasenia schreberi, water shield
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Brasenia schreberi, water shield
Plate 3 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)
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Plate 3 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, featuring the stunning water shield, Brasenia schreberi, is an exquisite illustration by the renowned botanical artist Ferdinand L. Bauer. This beautiful work was created in the early 19th century, around 1801, during the height of the European exploration and documentation of the unique flora of Australia and Australasia. Brasenia schreberi, also known as the water shield, is a free-floating aquatic plant native to the Northern Hemisphere, but was first discovered in Australia in the late 18th century. The plant is a member of the Cabombaceae family, order Nymphaeales, and is classified as an angiosperm, dicotyledon, and flowering plant. The illustration showcases the plant's distinctive pink and red flowers, which bloom on long, slender stalks that rise above the water surface. The shield-like leaves, from which the plant derives its name, provide a protective cover for the plant's underwater growth. The intricate details of the veins and surface texture of the leaves are beautifully rendered, highlighting Bauer's exceptional skill as a botanical artist. Bauer's illustration of Brasenia schreberi is a testament to the rich biodiversity of Australia and Australasia during the early colonial period. It provides a valuable record of a plant that was new to science at the time and continues to be of interest to botanists and naturalists today. The illustration is a stunning example of the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, captured through the skillful hand of Ferdinand L. Bauer.
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