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Persicaria sp. knotweed
Folio 47 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1768 1795 18th Century Caryophyllales Edwards Eudicot Folio John Edwards Persicaria Petal Weed Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Knotweed Magnoliophyta Polygonaceae
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Folio 47 from A Collection of Flowers, published between 1768 and 1795, features an exquisite illustration of Persicaria sp. Knotweed, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. This remarkable botanical print, created by the skilled hand of John Edwards, showcases the intricate details of this pink-hued flowering plant in stunning detail. Persicaria, a member of the Polygonaceae family and the order Caryophyllales, is an important genus of herbaceous perennial plants within the class Magnoliophyta, division Magnoliophyta, class Angiospermae, and subclass Eudicot. The common name "knotweed" refers to the plant's distinctive knotted stems. John Edwards' illustration captures the beauty of this dicotyledonous angiosperm in its prime, with vibrant pink petals unfurled and intricately veined leaves. The delicate filaments and anthers of the flower are also depicted, providing a glimpse into the plant's reproductive structures. This botanical illustration holds significant historical value, as it was created during the height of the botanical exploration era in the late 18th century. The meticulous attention to detail and the high-quality production techniques employed by Edwards and his contemporaries allowed for accurate record-keeping and scientific advancements in the field of botany. Today, Persicaria sp. Knotweed remains an intriguing and beautiful plant, with many species exhibiting both ornamental and medicinal properties. This illustration serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the natural world and the importance of documenting its diverse inhabitants.
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