Metrosideros linearis
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Metrosideros linearis
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Baron Eudicot Eurosid Flowering Jacquin Linearis Malvidae Metrosideros Myrtaceae Myrtales Nicolaus Joseph Von Nicolaus Joseph Von Jacquin Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite botanical illustration depicts the flower of Metrosideros linearis, a striking member of the Myrtaceae family, as it appeared in the late 18th century. The illustration is taken from "Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones," a botanical work published between 1797 and 1798 by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin. Jacquin was a renowned Austrian botanist, baron, and prolific author who made significant contributions to the taxonomy of angiosperms, particularly in the orders of Rosids and Eudicots. Metrosideros linearis, commonly known as the New Zealand Pittosporum or Red Myrtle, is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. This eudicotyledonous, angiosperma, and magnoliophyte belongs to the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. The plant is characterized by its linear leaves and bright red flowers, which are arranged in dense, terminal panicles. The illustration captures the intricate details of the flower, including its five sepals, five petals, and numerous stamens with anthers and stigmas. The delicate veining on the petals and the fine hairs on the stamen filaments are rendered with remarkable precision. The overall composition of the illustration is balanced and elegant, with the flower centered against a plain background, allowing it to take center stage. This illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of Jacquin and his team of skilled artists and botanists. It provides a valuable record of the botanical discoveries of the time and offers a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The illustration is now held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, where it continues to inspire and educate researchers, students, and visitors alike.
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