Bartholina burmanniana, spider orchid
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Bartholina burmanniana, spider orchid
Lithograph by Gebhart from an original pencil drawing by Franz Bauer, published in Iconographia generum plantarum (1838) by Stephan Endlicher
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18th Century Arachnid Arachnida Araneae Arthropod Arthropoda Asparagales Bauer Francis Francis Bauer Monocot Monocotyledon Angiospermae Invertebrata Magnoliophyta
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This stunning lithograph depicts Bartholina burmanniana, commonly known as the Spider Orchid, a captivating flowering plant in the monocotyledon family, specifically belonging to the subclass Magnoliophyta and the order Asparagales. The intricate illustration was created through a meticulous process involving an original pencil drawing by Franz Bauer, which was then lithographed by Gebhart. The artwork was first published in Stephan Endlicher's comprehensive botanical work, Iconographia Generum Plantarum, in 1838. Bartholina burmanniana is an exquisite example of the Araneidae family within the Arachnida class, which includes spiders. The orchid's name is derived from its resemblance to a spider with its long, slender sepals and petals mimicking the legs and body of an arachnid. This fascinating adaptation is an excellent example of the intricate relationships between different plant species and their environments. Franz Bauer, the gifted artist behind the original drawing, was a prominent figure in botanical illustration during the 18th and 19th centuries. His work, which spanned from 1804 to 1849, was renowned for its exceptional detail and accuracy. Stephan Endlicher, a botanist, further contributed to the scientific community by publishing this detailed and accurate record of the Bartholina burmanniana. This beautiful lithograph not only showcases the intricacies of the Bartholina burmanniana but also highlights the artistry and scientific rigor of the time. The delicate balance between the natural world and the human desire to understand and document it is beautifully captured in this exquisite piece.
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