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Adenia heterophylla, lacewing vine
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Adenia heterophylla, lacewing vine
Plate 60 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)
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18th Century Arthropod Arthropoda Australasia Australian Bauer Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Hexapod Hexapoda Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Green Lacewing
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Plate 60 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, an exquisite illustration of the Lacewing Vine, Adenia heterophylla, created by the renowned Austrian botanical artist Ferdinand L. Bauer in 1801. This stunning 18th-century drawing showcases the intricate details of this Australian native plant, which is a member of the Eudicotyledonous Angiosperms, specifically the Fabaceae family. The illustration captures the unique features of the Adenia heterophylla, with its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers. The buds of the flowers are depicted in various stages of development, revealing the intricacies of their structure. The drawing also highlights the presence of an arthropod, most likely a Green Lacewing (Chrysopidae), perched on one of the buds. This addition adds an extra layer of interest to the illustration, as it showcases the close relationship between plants and the diverse animal life that thrives on them. Ferdinand L. Bauer, a skilled artist and naturalist, meticulously captured the essence of this Australian plant, providing us with a valuable record of its appearance over 200 years ago. The intricacies of the drawing, from the veining on the leaves to the delicate details of the flowers and the arthropod, demonstrate Bauer's exceptional talent and dedication to botanical illustration.
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