Hibiscus meraukensis
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Hibiscus meraukensis
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Eurosid Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Hibiscus Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Nodder Rosid Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour painting depicts Hibiscus meraukensis, a beautiful and intricately detailed flowering plant from the Malvaceae family. The painting is a finished work by Fred Polydore Nodder, based on an original outline drawing made by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. Captain Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration that expanded European knowledge of the Pacific world, and the natural world was no exception. Parkinson, as the official artist on board, meticulously documented the diverse flora and fauna they encountered, including this magnificent Hibiscus meraukensis. As an angiosperm, dicot, and eudicot, Hibiscus meraukensis is a member of the flowering plants, specifically the Malvales order and the Rosid clade. The plant is native to the Pacific islands and is characterized by its large, vibrant flowers, which can grow up to 15 centimeters in diameter. The flower's petals are typically bright red, orange, or yellow, and its center is filled with intricate, golden stamen. This watercolour painting by Fred Polydore Nodder is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as documented by some of the most intrepid explorers in history. The painting's vibrant colors and fine details bring the Hibiscus meraukensis to life, transporting us back to the Pacific islands of the 18th century and reminding us of the wonders that still await us in the natural world.
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