Dillenia alata, red beech tree
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Dillenia alata, red beech tree
Copper plate from the original drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Beech Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Copper Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagaceae Fagales Fagus Native Metal Rosid Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Dilleniaceae Magnoliophyta
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This stunning copper plate print depicts the Red Beech Tree, Dillenia alata, as captured by the skilled hand of Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. The voyage, which saw Cook and his crew explore and document new lands and cultures, marked a significant milestone in the European discovery and exploration of the Pacific. The Red Beech Tree, a native to the Pacific Islands, is a member of the Dilleniaceae family and the Fagales order, making it an angiosperm, dicot, and eudicot. This flowering plant, also known as the Copperleaf Tree, is characterized by its distinctive copper-colored bark and large, glossy, red leaves. The tree is a valuable source of food and medicine for many Pacific Island communities, and its wood is used for various purposes, including construction and tool-making. The intricate detail and accuracy of Parkinson's drawing are evident in this copper plate print, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world as it was observed and documented during the 18th century. The use of metal plate printing techniques, such as those employed by Parkinson, allowed for high-quality reproductions of detailed illustrations, making them an essential tool for scientific exploration and discovery during this period. This beautiful and historically significant print serves as a reminder of the rich natural diversity of the Pacific Islands and the importance of scientific exploration and documentation in expanding our knowledge and understanding of the natural world.
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