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Nigella hispanica, fennel flower
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Nigella hispanica, fennel flower
Drawing 1/20 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Apiaceae Apiales Arthur Harry Church Asterid Eudicot Eudicotinae Fennel Foeniculum Nigella Purple Ranunculaceae Ranunculales Umbelliferae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Foeniculum Vulgare Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite botanical drawing, titled "Nigella hispanica, Fennel Flower," is a stunning 1/20th scale illustration created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church in 1905. The illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Nigella hispanica, commonly known as fennel or wild fennel, is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family. This plant is an herbaceous perennial, reaching up to 2 meters in height, with feathery leaves and distinctive yellow-brown or purple umbels of flowers. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is now widely cultivated for its seeds, which are used as a spice and herb. Church's meticulous drawing showcases the intricate details of the fennel flower, which is an eudicot, a type of angiosperm that is characterized by having two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons). The flower is a typical example of the Asterid clade, which is a large group of eudicots that includes sunflowers, daisies, and many other flowering plants. The illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the Victorian era, a time when botanical illustrations were an essential tool for the study and documentation of the natural world. Church's use of shading, detail, and color in this drawing brings the fennel flower to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and complexity over a century later. This illustration is an invaluable resource for botanists, historians, and anyone with an interest in the natural world, providing a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the past and the artistic mastery of one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century.
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