Clianthus puniceus, scarlet clianthus
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Clianthus puniceus, scarlet clianthus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Australasia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Faboideae First Legume Leguminosae New Zealand Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning watercolour painting depicts the vibrant and exotic Clianthus puniceus, also known as the scarlet clianthus or glory pea, captured by the skilled hand of Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean from 1768 to 1771. Cook's legendary ship, the Endeavour, made history as it charted new territories in the Pacific and the wider Australasian region. The scarlet clianthus is a leguminous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, specifically the Faboideae subfamily, and is native to New Zealand. This eudicotyledonous angiosperm, which is a member of the order Fabales and the family Eudicotyledons, is characterized by its distinctive parrot-beak shaped flowers. The plant's bright red and yellow blooms were a captivating sight for Cook's crew and naturalist, Sydney Parkinson, who meticulously documented their discoveries during the voyage. The painting, finished in the 18th century, showcases the intricate details of the scarlet clianthus' flowers, leaves, and stems. Parkinson's masterful use of watercolour techniques brings the plant to life, capturing its true beauty and allure. This painting is an invaluable historical record of the natural world discovered during Cook's first Pacific voyage and a testament to the importance of scientific exploration and documentation.
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