Camelia sp. camelia
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Camelia sp. camelia
Plate 80 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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Asterid Camellia Camellieae Canton Ericales Eudicot John Reeves Reeves Thea Theaceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 80 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents an exquisite illustration of a Camellia sp. flower in full bloom. This botanical drawing, created in the 19th century, showcases the intricate details of this Camellia species, native to Asia. John Reeves (1774-1856), a British merchant and botanical artist, compiled this collection during his time in Canton, China, between 1812 and 1833. Reeves' drawings are of significant importance as they provide valuable records of Chinese flora during a time when European knowledge of Asian botany was limited. The Camellia depicted in this illustration is a member of the Theaceae family, which includes the well-known tea plant, Thea sinensis. This Camellia species, with its pink, elegant blooms, is a testament to the diverse range of flora found in Asia. This drawing is a prime example of the botanical illustration techniques popular during the 19th century. The illustration is meticulously rendered, with each petal, vein, and detail captured with remarkable precision. The use of cross-hatching and stippling adds texture and depth to the image, making it a visual delight for botanical enthusiasts and artists alike. The Camellia sp. in this illustration is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is classified as a eudicot, a group of dicotyledonous plants characterized by certain features in their seedlings and flowers. This Camellia belongs to the order Ericales, family Camellidaceae, and subfamily Camellioideae. This beautiful botanical illustration not only serves as a testament to the artistic skills of John Reeves but also provides valuable insights into the botanical discoveries made during the 19th century in Asia.
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