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Brachyglottis repanda, bushmans toilet paper
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 Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Australasia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Compositae Cook Endeavour Eudicot First Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder New Zealand Nodder Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "Brachyglottis repanda: A Botanical Discovery from Captain James Cook's First Voyage Across the Pacific" This exquisite watercolor painting depicts Brachyglottis repanda, commonly known as "Bushman's Toilet Paper," an intriguing discovery made during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. The painting is a finished work by the renowned botanical artist Fred Polydore Nodder, based on an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson. Captured in this 18th-century illustration is the beauty and intricacy of this flowering plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae, or composite, family. Brachyglottis repanda is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it is a eudicot, meaning it has two seed leaves (cotyledons) when it germinates. This plant is also classified under the order Asterales, within the clade Asterid, and is native to New Zealand and other parts of Australasia. The Brachyglottis repanda was likely named for its unique properties, as the plant's leaves were traditionally used by the Maori people of New Zealand as a makeshift toilet paper. The plant's soft, fibrous leaves were an essential resource for the indigenous population, providing a practical solution for personal hygiene in the absence of other options. This stunning watercolor painting not only serves as a testament to the rich botanical discoveries made during Cook's historic voyage but also highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. The intricate details captured in this illustration offer a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natural world that was discovered during this pivotal moment in history.
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