Hardenbergia violacea, purple coral pea
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Hardenbergia violacea, purple coral pea
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
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18th Century Anthozoa Anthozoan Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cnidaria Cnidarian Coelenterata Coelenterate Cook Coral Crown Pea Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Fred Polydore Fred Polydore Nodder Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon
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This exquisite watercolour painting depicts Hardenbergia violacea, commonly known as the Purple Coral Pea, a beautiful and intriguing flowering plant that was discovered during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771. The painting was created by the renowned English botanical artist Fred Polydore Nodder, based on an original outline drawing made by Sydney Parkinson during the historic journey. The Hardenbergia violacea is a member of the Fabaceae or pea family, which is one of the largest families of angiosperms, or flowering plants. This particular species is native to Australia and is characterized by its trailing stems adorned with clusters of small, purple, pea-like flowers. The plant is also known as the Purple Coral Pea due to the resemblance of its flowers to the polyps of corals, which are actually cnidarians, not plants. Cnidarians are a class of coelenterates, which also includes jellyfish and sea anemones. The discovery of the Hardenbergia violacea during Cook's voyage was a significant addition to the European knowledge of the natural world. The painting by Nodder, with its meticulous attention to detail, serves as a testament to the curiosity and exploration of the natural world during the 18th century. The Eudicot classification system, which groups Hardenbergia violacea as an eudicot, was not established until much later, in the late 19th century. The painting also highlights the intricate relationship between plants and animals, as the Purple Coral Pea attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies with its vibrant purple flowers. The plant is also known as the Crown Pea due to the resemblance of its seed pods to a royal crown. This stunning watercolour painting is a reminder of the rich natural history discoveries made during the Age of Exploration and the important role that botanical illustrations play in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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