Callistemon citrinus, crimson bottlebrush
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Callistemon citrinus, crimson bottlebrush
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Aurantiaceae Bottlebrush Callistemon Captain Cook Captain James Cook Citrus Citrus Limon Cook Crimson Eudicot Eurosid Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Lemon Malvidae Myrtaceae Myrtales Nodder Angiospermae Bottle Brush Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts the vibrant and intriguing Callistemon citrinus, commonly known as the crimson bottlebrush, captured in exquisite detail by the skilled hand of Fred Polydore Nodder in the late 18th century. The illustration was derived from an original outline drawing made during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, by the talented Sydney Parkinson. The crimson bottlebrush is a flowering plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family, which is part of the larger group of angiosperms, dicotyledons, or eudicots. This eudicotyledonous angiospermae, or flowering plant, is classified under the order Malvidae and the family Myrtales. The plant is native to Australia and New Zealand and is characterized by its distinctive, bottlebrush-shaped inflorescence, which resembles a cluster of bright red, cylindrical, and densely packed flowers. The crimson bottlebrush is often compared to the citrus tree due to its bright, lemon-like color, but it is not related to the citrus family (Aurantiaceae). The plant's scientific name, Callistemon citrinus, comes from the Greek words "kallistos," meaning beautiful, and "stemon," meaning a stamens, referring to the plant's attractive and showy stamens. This watercolor painting is a testament to the remarkable discoveries made during Captain Cook's voyage and the dedication of naturalists like Sydney Parkinson and Fred Polydore Nodder in documenting the diverse flora and fauna of the Pacific Islands. The intricate details and rich colors of this illustration continue to captivate and inspire viewers, showcasing the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
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