Lycopodium magellanicum, club moss
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Lycopodium magellanicum, club moss
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Lycopodium glabellum
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18th Century Bryophyta Bryophyte Captain Cook Captain James Cook Club Moss Clubmoss Cook Endeavour First Lycopod Lycopodiophyta Lycopodiopsida Lycopodium Moss Pacific Sydney Parkinson Tierra Voyage Lycopodiaceae
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This stunning watercolour painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, showcases the intricately detailed features of Lycopodium magellanicum, also known as club moss. The painting, annotated with the incorrect identification of Lycopodium glabellum, is a testament to the natural wonders that captivated the minds of the crew aboard the HMS Endeavour. Captain Cook's voyage was a groundbreaking exploration of the Pacific, charting new territories and discovering numerous new species. Parkinson, an accomplished artist, accompanied Cook on this journey and documented the diverse flora and fauna they encountered. This painting of the club moss is one of many botanical illustrations that he produced during this time. The club moss, a bryophyte belonging to the Lycopodiophyta division and the Lycopodiopsida class, is a unique and ancient plant that has survived with little change for over 300 million years. It is characterized by its club-shaped spores and lack of true leaves, stems, or roots. The painting captures the delicate beauty of the moss, with its tiny, fern-like fronds and the intricate details of its spore-bearing structures. This exquisite watercolour painting is a valuable historical record of the natural world during the 18th century and a testament to the artistic skill of Sydney Parkinson. It provides us with a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the natural beauty that inspired the crew of the HMS Endeavour during their groundbreaking voyage across the Pacific.
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