Leonora Box: Flowers of New Zealand

Artist: Leonora Box
1936 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1980
Image Size: 6 by 6 inches
Overall Size: 9.5 by 10 inches
Medium: Water Color on Water Color Paper

Once a haven for whalers and traders from Australia, New Zealand is located in the South Pacific. The islands were first settled by Englishmen in 1840, and achieved independence in 1931. The magnificent Giant Mountain Buttercup plant grows to a height of one meter. New Zealand has a disproportionate number of white-flowered plants, as well as plants with stamens and pistils on different flowers. Clematis indivisa illustrates both cases. The genus "Pimelea" is almost exclusively Australian. The native Anemone tenuicaulis adds beauty to the area. W.T.L. Travers first collected the Celmisia traversii, whose genus, "Celmisia," has a wide representation in New Zealand. The Gentiana vernocosa is a further example of the white flowers of the area. Scientists believe the coloring attracts night moths. The species epithet of Hebe hectori pays tribute to Sir James Hector, a geologist and explorer of the area. The Carmichaelia monroi plant is almost exclusive to New Zealand. The Ourisia cockayniana plant was first procured by Governor Ouris. Also called "Ponga," the Silver Tree Fern is the floral emblem of New Zealand. This lovely fern appears throughout the country. The ribbons in this painting bear the national colors of New Zealand.

This painting was originally published on the Combination First Day Cover for the New Zealand Royal Wedding stamps issued July 29, 1981.

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