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Dianthus barbatus, sweet william
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Dianthus barbatus, sweet william
Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1768 1795 18th Century Caryophyllaceae Caryophyllales Dianthus Edwards Eudicot Folio John Edwards Sweet Angiospermae Dianthus Barbatus Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Sweet William
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Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers, published between 1768 and 1795 by John Edwards, showcases the exquisite beauty of Dianthus barbatus, commonly known as Sweet William. This botanical illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the 18th century. The illustration captures the essence of this beloved flower, with its delicate pink petals arranged in a perfect rosette around the central, button-like structure of the flower. The intricate veining and subtle shading of the petals are rendered with remarkable precision, revealing the intricacies of the Sweet William's floral anatomy. As a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, Dianthus barbatus is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is also an eudicot, meaning it has two embryonic seed leaves, and belongs to the order Caryophyllales. The Sweet William is a popular garden plant, with its fragrant flowers adding a splash of color to gardens around the world. This botanical illustration is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the botanical knowledge of the 18th century and the artistic techniques of the time. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world, and the role that botanical illustrations play in advancing our understanding of the plant kingdom.
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