Dillenia alata

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Dillenia alata

Specimen of Dillenia alata, collected in Queensland, Australia, 1770, by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander while on Captain James Cooks first voyage

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18th Century Australasia Australian Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Eudicot Queensland Solander Specimen Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Dilleniaceae Magnoliophyta

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This stunning specimen of Dillenia alata, also known as the Golden Guinea Tree or Red Beech, was collected during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage to Australia in 1770. The plant was gathered by the renowned naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander in Queensland, making it one of the earliest recorded botanical discoveries in Australasia. Dillenia alata is an angiosperm, belonging to the Dilleniaceae family, and is an important member of the Eudicot clade, which includes the majority of flowering plants. This particular specimen showcases the plant's distinctive features, including its attractive, glossy, and bright green leaves, as well as its small, fragrant flowers. The collection of this specimen marked a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of the botanical world during the 18th century. Joseph Banks, as the Chief Botanist of the voyage, meticulously documented and catalogued the numerous plant species discovered during the expedition. Daniel Solander, who served as Banks' assistant, played a crucial role in the identification and classification of these new discoveries. This photograph is a studio shot, capturing the essence and beauty of the historic specimen, which is now preserved for future generations to appreciate. The Dillenia alata, with its rich history and captivating appearance, remains an important symbol of the botanical discoveries made during Captain James Cook's groundbreaking voyage to the lands down under.

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