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Jasminum grandiflorum, Spanish jasmine
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Jasminum grandiflorum, Spanish jasmine
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33
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Asterid Choix Des Plus Belles Fleurs Eudicot Flora Jasmine Jasmineae Jasminum Lamiales Oleaceae Pierre Joseph Redouté Redoute Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite painting captures the enchanting beauty of Jasminum grandiflorum, commonly known as Spanish Jasmine. Painted by the renowned Belgian botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redoute between 1827 and 1833, this illustration is part of his celebrated publication "Choix des plus belles fleurs" or "The Most Beautiful Flowers." Jasminum grandiflorum is a member of the Oleaceae family, which also includes olive trees and lilacs. It is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it is a eudicot, meaning it has two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons) and belongs to the magnoliophyta division. The Spanish Jasmine is native to the Mediterranean region and is characterized by its long, trailing stems covered in small, pink, star-shaped flowers. The plant's delicate, sweet fragrance has made it a popular ornamental plant and a favorite ingredient in perfumes for centuries. Redoute's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this stunning painting, which captures the intricacies of the Spanish Jasmine's petals, veins, and stamen. The artist's mastery of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the image, making it a true work of art that continues to captivate viewers today. This painting is not only a beautiful representation of the Spanish Jasmine but also a testament to Redoute's extraordinary talent as a botanical artist. His work continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the natural world, making it an invaluable resource for botanical research and appreciation.
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