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Nepenthes mirabilis, common swamp pitcher plant
Plate 785 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Art And Illustration Botanical Illustration Carnivorous Caryophyllales Eudicot John Reeves Nepenthes Pitcher Plant Reeves Tropical Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Nepenthaceae
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Plate 785 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, showcases the captivating beauty of Nepenthes mirabilis, the Common Swamp Pitcher Plant. This exquisite illustration, created in the nineteenth century, offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of tropical flora during that era. John Reeves, the English botanical artist, meticulously captured the intricate details of this carnivorous plant, which belongs to the Nepenthaceae family, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliophyta, and division Angiospermae. Nepenthes mirabilis is an eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon, characterized by its unique pitcher-shaped leaves that trap and digest insects for nutrients. The illustration reveals the vibrant green and brown hues of the pitcher's exterior, adorned with ribbed, waxy surfaces, and the interior's brown, slippery surface, which leads to a pool of digestive fluid. The plant's large, ovate leaves, with their rolled edges and elongated, tubular pitchers, are depicted in stunning detail. The Common Swamp Pitcher Plant is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, thriving in swampy environments. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the artistic prowess of John Reeves but also highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world during the 19th century. The captivating image of Nepenthes mirabilis continues to inspire curiosity and fascination among botanists, horticulturists, and nature enthusiasts today.
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