Nymphaea sp. water lilies
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Nymphaea sp. water lilies
Plate 9 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)
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1805 1889 Elizabeth Twining Liliaceae Liliales Lily Monocot Monocotyledon Nymphaea Nymphaeaceae Nymphaeales Twining Water Lily Waterlily Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 9: Nymphaea sp. Water Lilies, from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants, an exquisite botanical illustration by Elizabeth Twining, published in 1849. This image showcases the beauty and grace of water lilies (Nymphaea sp.), a prominent member of the Nymphaeaceae family within the monocotyledonous Angiosperms, or flowering plants. The long, broad leaves of these aquatic plants float gracefully atop the water's surface, providing a stunning backdrop for their delicate pink flowers. Elizabeth Twining, a talented botanical artist of the Victorian era, meticulously illustrated and described these water lilies, capturing their essence with remarkable detail and accuracy. The intricate veining on the leaves and the delicate petals of the flowers are rendered with great care, revealing the artist's dedication and skill. The Nymphaeales order, to which the water lilies belong, is characterized by their large, submerged or emergent leaves and their unique method of pollination, which involves the transfer of pollen from one flower to another by insects that land on the water's surface. As members of the Magnoliophyta division, water lilies are higher plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. Their flowers are bisexual, meaning they possess both male and female reproductive structures. The water lily's scientific name, Nymphaea, is derived from the Greek word 'nymphe,' meaning water nymph, reflecting the ethereal beauty and grace of these aquatic blooms. This elegant illustration offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world during the 19th century, providing a testament to the enduring allure of botanical art and the importance of documenting the natural world for future generations.
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