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Cycas angulata, cycad
Plate 159 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)
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18th Century Arecaceae Arecales Australasia Australian Bauer Commelinid Cycad Cycadales Cycadophyta Cycadopsida Cycas Ferdinand Lucas Bauer Gymnosperm Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Angiospermae Cycadaceae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 159 from Botanical Drawings from Australia, featuring Cycas angulata, the Australian Cycad, is an exquisite illustration by renowned Austrian botanical artist Ferdinand L. Bauer. Created in the early 19th century, this masterpiece offers a detailed and accurate representation of this unique and ancient plant. Cycas angulata, also known as the Angular Cycad or the Australian Macrozamia, is a cycad native to eastern Australia and New Caledonia. This plant is not a true palm tree, but rather a gymnosperm belonging to the Cycadaceae family, which is often referred to as the "living fossils" due to their ancient lineage. Bauer's illustration captures the intricacies of the Cycas angulata's leaves, which are characteristically large, pinnate, and serrated, with a distinct angular shape. The plant is also shown bearing its cones, which are unique to cycads and contain both male and female reproductive structures. The cones of Cycas angulata are covered in small, spiky scales, adding to the plant's distinctive appearance. This illustration is a testament to Bauer's exceptional talent as a botanical artist and his dedication to accurately documenting the natural world. The drawing also provides valuable historical and scientific information about this fascinating plant, which continues to intrigue researchers and plant enthusiasts alike. Bauer's Botanical Drawings from Australia is a significant contribution to the field of botanical illustration, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the Australian continent during the early 19th century. This illustration of Cycas angulata is a must-see for anyone interested in botany, history, or the natural world.
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