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Containers for transporting & storing plants & seeds
Containers for transporting & storing plants & seeds. Illustration from John Ellis, Directions for bringing over seeds and plants from the East Indies to which is added, The figure and botanical description of a new sensitive plant, called Dioneaea muscipula, or Venuss fly-trap Date: 1770
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1770 Added Bringing Called Containers Description Directions Ellis Indies Muscipula Seeds Sensitive Storing Transporting
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This intriguing illustration, titled "Containers for transporting and storing plants and seeds" is an enlightening glimpse into the world of botanical exploration during the 18th century. The illustration, created by John Ellis in 1770, is taken from his publication "Directions for bringing over seeds and plants from the East Indies." The image showcases various containers designed for the safe transport and preservation of precious plant specimens and seeds, which were being brought back from exotic locales for scientific study and cultivation in Europe. The illustration includes a detailed description of a newly discovered plant, Dioneaea muscipula, also known as the Venus flytrap. This carnivorous plant, native to the wetlands of North and South Carolina, is depicted in the figure accompanying the text. The caption explains how the plant's leaves are covered in tiny hairs that trigger the leaf to close when touched, trapping insects for nutrition. John Ellis, a prominent figure in the scientific community of the time, was a British naturalist, physician, and botanist. He played a significant role in the introduction of many exotic plants to Europe and was a prolific writer and illustrator. This illustration is a testament to his dedication to documenting and sharing new botanical discoveries with the world. The careful attention to detail and accuracy in the illustration underscores the importance of botanical exploration during this period, as well as the fascination with the natural world that drove Europeans to venture to distant lands in search of new and exotic species. Today, this illustration remains an invaluable resource for historians, botanists, and anyone interested in the history of botanical exploration and discovery.
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