Nothofagus betuloides
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Nothofagus betuloides
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Betula antarctica
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1728 1779 18th Century Betula Betulaceae Birch Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagales First Pacific Parkinson Rosid Sydney Parkinson Tierra Voyage Watercolor Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Nothofagaceae Nothofagus
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This stunning watercolour painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, depicts the Nothofagus betuloides tree, also known as the southern beech. The illustration, annotated as "Betula antarctica" in the bottom right corner, is a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during this historic journey. Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist, was part of Cook's crew aboard the HMS Endeavour. During their travels through the Pacific, they encountered new lands and an abundance of previously unknown plant species. This painting is one of many botanical illustrations that Parkinson created during this voyage, documenting the flora of the regions they explored. The Nothofagus betuloides is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fagales order, specifically the Nothofagaceae family. It is native to the southern hemisphere, including parts of Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand. The tree is characterized by its distinctive leaves, which turn bright shades of red and gold in the autumn. This watercolour painting is an important historical document, providing a record of the natural world as it was discovered during the Age of Exploration. The intricate details of the tree's leaves and bark are rendered with great care and precision, making this a valuable addition to any collection of botanical art or maritime history.
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