Astelia banksii, coastal astelia

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Astelia banksii, coastal astelia

Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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18th Century Asparagales Australasia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour First Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Monocot Monocotyledon New Zealand Nodder Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Magnoliophyta

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This exquisite watercolour painting depicts Astelia banksii, commonly known as Coastal Astelia, an angiosperm belonging to the monocotyledon family Asteraceae. The illustration was created by the renowned botanical artist Fred Polydore Nodder in the late 18th century, based on an original outline drawing made by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. Captain Cook's voyage on the HMS Endeavour marked a significant milestone in the exploration and documentation of the natural world, particularly in the Pacific region. Sydney Parkinson, an accomplished artist and naturalist, accompanied Cook on this journey and meticulously documented various flora and fauna, including this beautiful Coastal Astelia. The painting showcases the intricate details of the Astelia banksii, with its elegant, slender leaves and distinctive, spherical inflorescence adorned with small, star-shaped white flowers. The plant's monocot structure is evident in the arrangement of its leaves, which emerge from a central axis and are sheathed at their base. The Angiospermae, or flowering plants, were a major discovery during Cook's voyage, and the collection of botanical specimens played a crucial role in expanding European knowledge of the natural world. This watercolour painting by Fred Polydore Nodder, based on Sydney Parkinson's original drawing, is a testament to the significance of this historical voyage and the enduring beauty of the natural world.

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