Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, elephant foot yam
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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, elephant foot yam
Plate 1110 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Alismatales Amorphophallus Araceae Arum Lily Corpse Dioscorea Dr John Dr John Fleming Elephant Elephantidae Elephantoidea Epitheria Eutheria Fleming Flora Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius Angiospermae Dioscoreaceae Dioscoreales Elephant Foot Yam
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Plate 1110 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, depicts an intriguing and unusual plant specimen identified as Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, commonly known as the Elephant Foot Yam. This exquisite botanical drawing, created between 1795 and 1805, is a testament to the meticulous work of Dr. John Fleming, a renowned botanist and naturalist of the 19th century. The drawing is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, a member of the Araceae family and the Dioscoreaceae order, is native to Asia. Its unique anatomy sets it apart from other plant species. The plant's most striking feature is its large, fleshy, elephant-shaped root, which gives it its common name. The drawing accurately portrays this feature, with the root appearing as a massive, textured, and wrinkled mass at the base of the plant. The drawing also highlights the plant's large, hooded, and inflorescent spathe, which houses the spadix, a dense, spike-like structure covered in small, odorous flowers. The spathe is reminiscent of an elephant's ear, with its large, broad, and thick texture. The drawing captures the intricate details of the spathe's veins and texture, adding to its scientific and artistic value. The Amorphophallus paeoniifolius is an Angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, and is classified under the Eutheria, Elephantoidea, Epitheria, Dioscoreales, and Alismatales. Its unique anatomy and classification make it a fascinating subject for botanical study and artistic representation. This botanical drawing is a testament to the remarkable work of Dr. John Fleming and the importance of documenting the natural world during the 19th century. The intricate details and accurate representation of the Amorphophallus paeoniifolius make it a valuable addition to the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection and the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum.
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