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Genet a balais, yellow broom
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Genet a balais, yellow broom
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Broom Carnivora Civet Cytisus Epitheria Eudicot Eurosid Eutheria Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Feliformia Genet Hemigalinae Angiospermae Common Broom Cytisus Scoparius Dicot Dicotyledon Genetta
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Genet a Balais: A Striking Portrayal of the Genet and Common Broom from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London This illustration, titled "Genet a Balais," showcases the unique interplay between the elusive genet (Genetta genetta), a small carnivorous mammal, and the common broom (Cytisus scoparius), a flowering plant from the Fabaceae family. The image, held in the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the intricate relationship between animals and plants, as well as the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The genet, a member of the Feliformia order and the Hemigalinae subfamily, is depicted gracefully balancing on one hind leg, its agile body adorned with distinctive spotted fur. Its keen eyes fixate on the vibrant yellow flowers of the common broom, which it uses as a natural source for grooming. The plant, an Angiosperm and Eudicot, is identified by its epithet, Cytisus scoparius, and is a member of the Fabales order and the Fabaceae family. The botanical drawing masterfully illustrates the intricacies of the common broom's flowers, which are arranged in racemes and possess both male and female reproductive structures. The plant's leaves are shown in various stages of growth, providing a comprehensive representation of its life cycle. This illustration, created by a skilled botanical artist, serves as a reminder of the intricate connections between animals and plants, and the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations to appreciate and study. The Genet a Balais plate not only showcases the beauty of the natural world but also highlights the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and understanding the intricacies of the natural world.
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