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Macropiper excelsum, kawakawa pepper tree
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Macropiper excelsum, kawakawa pepper tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper myristicum
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18th Century Australasia Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Endeavour First Magnoliid Magnoliidae New Zealand Sydney Parkinson Voyage Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Piperaceae
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This exquisite watercolor painting, created by Sydney Parkinson during Captain James Cook's first voyage across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1771, depicts the Macropiper excelsum, also known as the kawakawa pepper tree. The tree is native to New Zealand and Australia, and is a prominent member of the Angiospermae, or flowering plants, within the Magnoliidae family, specifically the Piperales and Piperaceae. The illustration, annotated as Piper myristicum, showcases the intricate details of the tree's leaves, flowers, and bark. The tree is characterized by its large, glossy, and ovate leaves, which are arranged oppositely on the stem. The tree's flowers are small, white, and grow in clusters. The bark of the tree is brown and fibrous, with a rough texture. The kawakawa pepper tree is an important plant in Maori culture, and was traditionally used for medicinal purposes, as well as for flavoring food. The leaves of the tree are rich in essential oils and contain a number of compounds that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This watercolor painting is a testament to the natural beauty and diversity of the plants discovered during Captain Cook's voyage, and serves as an important historical record of the natural world during the 18th century. Sydney Parkinson's illustrations were a crucial contribution to the scientific knowledge of the time, and continue to be valued for their accuracy and artistic merit.
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