Reseda alba, white upright mignonette
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Reseda alba, white upright mignonette
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 21 August 1906. Plate 155
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Arthur Harry Church Brassicales Eudicot Eurosid Malvidae Mignonette Reseda Rosid Soft Upright Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite watercolour painting, created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church on August 21, 1906, showcases the enchanting beauty of Reseda alba, commonly known as the white upright mignonette. As Plate 155 in Church's extensive botanical illustration collection, this artwork transports us back to the Victorian era, where such intricate and delicate depictions of nature were highly valued. The Reseda alba is a flowering plant belonging to the Resedaceae family, which is part of the larger group of angiosperms, dicotyledons, or eudicots. This particular specimen is characterized by its tall, elegant stature and its stunning, tubular, white flowers. The plant is also known as the 'mignonette' due to its small size and charming appearance. As a member of the Rosid clade within the Rosids subclass of the Malvidae order, the Reseda alba shares certain characteristics with other members of the Brassicales order, such as the presence of a swollen, enlarged seed, which is typical of this group. This watercolour painting provides a captivating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the nineteenth century, showcasing the intricate details of the Reseda alba's delicate petals, veins, and stamens. The long, narrow leaves and the tall, slender stem are also beautifully rendered, highlighting the plant's delicate elegance. Arthur Harry Church's masterful use of watercolour paints brings the Reseda alba to life, inviting us to appreciate the intricacies of this flowering plant and the natural world around us. This artwork serves as a testament to the enduring beauty of nature and the importance of documenting it for future generations.
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