Parts of flowers including petal, nectary

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Parts of flowers including petal, nectary

Parts of flowers including petal, nectary, glume, seed, spathe, bracte, legumen, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813

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Edwards Encyclopedia Good Kearsley Mason Mushroom Pantologia Parts Petal Seed Stamen Sydenham Spathe

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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a captivating array of botanical elements from various flowers. At the heart of the image lies a petal, the colorful and often delicate structure that shields and protects the more delicate parts of the flower. Adjacent to the petal is a nectary, a specialized gland that produces and stores nectar to attract pollinators. Surrounding these features are additional parts of the flower, each with unique functions. A glume, a type of bract, can be seen at the base of the flower, while a seed rests within the protective spathe. A bract, a modified leaf, is also present, providing support and protection to the developing flower. Additionally, the image includes a legume, a type of fruit that develops from a flower and contains seeds enclosed in a pod. In the background, a mushroom adds an intriguing contrast to the floral elements. This intricate and detailed engraving, taken from Sydenham Edwards' work in John Mason Good's Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, published in London in 1813, provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of botanical structures. The delicate hand-coloring adds depth and dimension to the engraving, enhancing our appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

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