Iris ensata, Japanese iris
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Iris ensata, Japanese iris
Watercolour by James Sowerby, c. 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1757 1822 18th Century Asparagales Iridaceae Iris James Sowerby Monocot Monocotyledon Potted Histories Sowerby Angiospermae Iris Ensata Japanese Iris Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite watercolour painting depicts Iris ensata, also known as the Japanese water iris or the yellow flag, a stunning member of the Iridaceae family and the genus Iris. Painted by the renowned English botanical illustrator James Sowerby (1757-1822) during the late 18th century, this artwork is a testament to the meticulous detail and artistic mastery of the botanical illustration during this period. Iris ensata is a monocotyledon, belonging to the monocot class of Angiosperms, which includes flowering plants that produce only one seed leaf. This long-lived perennial herb is native to East Asia and is characterized by its tall, rhizomatous growth habit and its beautiful, vibrant yellow flowers. The plant is a popular ornamental and is often cultivated in ponds and water gardens for its attractive blooms. In this painting, Sowerby masterfully captures the intricate details of the Iris ensata's delicate petals, which are arranged in a distinctive fan-like fashion, and its prominent, dark purple signal markings. The painting also reveals the plant's long, slender leaves and its distinctive, rhizomatous growth habit. This watercolour is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, where it serves as an invaluable resource for botanical research and as a reminder of the rich history of botanical illustration. Sowerby's work, along with that of other notable botanical illustrators of the time, paved the way for a greater understanding of the natural world and contributed significantly to the development of modern taxonomy.
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