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Fritillaria imperialis, crown imperial lily
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Fritillaria imperialis, crown imperial lily
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Arthur Harry Church Flora Fritillaria Liliaceae Liliales Lily Monocot Monocotyledon Vibrant Angiospermae Crown Imperial Fritillaria Imperialis Magnoliophyta
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This stunning illustration of Fritillaria imperialis, commonly known as the Crown Imperial Lily, is a captivating example of Victorian-era botanical art. Created by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church in 1903, this drawing is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Fritillaria imperialis is a magnificent monocotyledonous flowering plant belonging to the Liliaceae family, order Liliales, and class Magnoliophyta. This vibrant and exotic lily is native to the eastern Himalayas and southern China, and it has been admired for its beauty since ancient times. The illustration showcases the plant's impressive orange crown, which resembles a royal diadem, giving it the common name "Crown Imperial." The intricately detailed drawing reveals the various components of the flower, including the six large, reflexed petals, the three sepals, and the distinctive, hooded, and three-lobed labellum. Church's illustration also highlights the dissecting technique, which was popular during the Victorian era for providing a closer look at the internal structures of flowers. This technique allowed botanists and horticulturists to study the intricacies of plant anatomy, leading to a greater understanding of the natural world. The Fritillaria imperialis is an angiosperm, meaning it produces enclosed seeds, and it is a valuable addition to any botanical collection. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the beauty of this extraordinary flower but also to the dedication and skill of the Victorian botanical artists who meticulously documented the natural world for future generations to appreciate.
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