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Tillandsia stricta, air plant

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Tillandsia stricta, air plant

Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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18th Century Botanical Illustration Brazil Bromeliaceae Bromeliad Captain Cook Captain James Cook Commelinid Cook Endeavour Epiphyte First Monocot Monocotyledon Poales South America South American Sydney Parkinson Air Plant Angiospermae Epiphytic Magnoliophyta


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This stunning watercolour painting depicts the Tillandsia stricta, also known as the rigid air plant, an epiphyte endemic to South America. The illustration was created by the acclaimed Scottish artist Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean, between 1768 and 1771. Cook's ship, the Endeavour, made several stops along the coasts of Brazil and other South American countries, allowing Parkinson ample opportunity to observe and document the unique flora of the region. The Tillandsia stricta is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which is part of the larger monocotyledonous order Angiospermae, and more specifically, the Poales. This air plant is characterized by its rigid, narrow leaves, which are adapted to absorb water and nutrients from the air and rain. The plant is also a bromeliad, a type of flowering plant that grows primarily in the tropics and subtropics. Parkinson's illustration captures the plant in its flowering stage, showcasing its intricate inflorescence and vibrant, yellow-green bracts. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the plant's veins, the texture of its leaves, and the precise shading that adds depth and dimension to the painting. As an epiphyte, the Tillandsia stricta grows on other plants or trees, rather than in soil. This adaptation allows it to thrive in a wide range of environments, from the forest floor to the canopy. Parkinson's illustration provides a valuable record of this fascinating plant, which was a new discovery for Europeans at the time. Today, the Tillandsia stricta remains an important species in the study of botany and plant evolution. Its unique adaptations and intricate structure continue to captivate scientists and artists alike, making it a beloved subject of botanical illustration and a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

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