Banksia baueri, woolly banksia
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Banksia baueri, woolly banksia
Lithograph by Anton Hartinger (1806-1890) from his Paradisus Vindobonensis (1846). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Anton Banksia Eudicot Eudicotinae Proteaceae Proteales Shrub Spike Woolly Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite lithograph by Anton Hartinger, titled "Banksia baueri," showcases the intricate beauty of the woolly banksia, a native shrub from Western Australia. The illustration is taken from Hartinger's seminal work, "Paradisus Vindobonensis," published in 1846. The woolly banksia, also known as Banksia baueri, is a member of the Proteaceae family, which is characterized by its unique flower structure. The plant is named after the German botanist, Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne, who first described it in 1832. The woolly banksia is easily recognizable by its distinctive spiky inflorescence, covered in soft, woolly hairs. The green, eudicotyledonous flowering plant is an angiosperm, belonging to the magnoliophyta division. The lithograph captures the plant in all its glory, with each petal and sepal intricately detailed. The woolly banksia is an essential component of the Western Australian flora and fauna, providing nectar for various insects and birds. The illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, a testament to the historical significance of Hartinger's work in documenting the natural world. Hartinger's meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill are evident in this stunning representation of the woolly banksia. The lithograph is a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom and the importance of preserving and documenting it for future generations.
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