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Canna flaccida, swamp canna
Drawing 48 (Ewan 26) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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This exquisite botanical drawing, titled "Canna flaccida" or Swamp Canna, is an 18th-century masterpiece by the renowned American naturalist and explorer, William Bartram. The illustration, drawn between 1756 and 1788, is part of a vast collection of botanical and zoological drawings held at the Natural History Museum in London. Bartram, who is considered one of the first American naturalists, traveled extensively throughout the southeastern United States, documenting the natural world with meticulous detail. This drawing, specifically, depicts Canna flaccida, a common plant in the Everglades region of Florida, North America. The Swamp Canna is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, belonging to the monocotyledon class, specifically the Commelinid family, Cannaceae. The plant is characterized by its large, bright green leaves, which can grow up to 1.5 meters in length, and its elegant, yellow-orange flowers, which bloom in the late summer. The drawing captures the plant in its natural habitat, surrounded by the rich, dark waters of a swamp. The intricate details of the plant's veins, as well as the texture of the surrounding stones and the subtle reflections on the water's surface, are all rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry. Bartram's exploration and documentation of the natural world played a crucial role in the scientific understanding of the American flora and fauna. His work, including this stunning illustration of Canna flaccida, continues to be a source of inspiration and fascination for botanists, naturalists, and art lovers alike.
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