Dragon Arum, Maggot-bearing Stapelia And American Bog Plants

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"Dragon Arum, Maggot-bearing Stapelia and American Bog Plants" is a notable botanical illustration by Dr. Robert John Thornton, a prominent English physician and botanical writer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work is part of Thornton's larger project, "The Temple of Flora," which is the third and final part of his book "New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus." The Temple of Flora, published between 1799 and 1807, is considered one of the greatest English botanical publications of its time due to its ambitious scope and the quality of its illustrations.

The illustration "Dragon Arum, Maggot-bearing Stapelia and American Bog Plants" is particularly noted for its striking and detailed depiction of these three plant species. The Dragon Arum (Dracunculus vulgaris), also known as the Voodoo Lily, is native to the Balkans and the Mediterranean region and is known for its large, distinctive spadix and spathe, which emit a strong odor to attract pollinators. The Maggot-bearing Stapelia (likely a species of the genus Stapelia), commonly referred to as carrion flowers, are succulent plants native to South Africa that produce star-shaped flowers with a decaying flesh odor, also to attract pollinating insects. American Bog Plants likely refers to a variety of plant species found in the boggy habitats of North America, which are adapted to the acidic, low-nutrient conditions of these environments.

Thornton's work is celebrated for its artistic excellence and scientific accuracy, blending the precision of botanical study with the aesthetic appeal of fine art. The engravings in "The Temple of Flora" were created by some of the best artists of the time, including Philip Reinagle, Peter Henderson, and Abraham Pether, making it a landmark in botanical illustration. The publication of "Dragon Arum, Maggot-bearing Stapelia and American Bog Plants" contributed to the dissemination of botanical knowledge during the period and remains a valuable historical document for both the scientific and artistic communities.

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