Chapman's Butterwort

This watercolor and gouache painting is one in a series of highly detailed and botanically accurate works that are the result of many hours spent... more

by Scott Bennett

Title

Chapman's Butterwort

Artist

Scott Bennett

Medium

Painting - Watercolor On Paper

Description

This watercolor and gouache painting is one in a series of highly detailed and botanically accurate works that are the result of many hours spent studying and drawing both wild and cultivated plants.

This plants common name is "Chapman's Butterwort and it is in the genus Pinguicula. The plant pictured is Pinguicula planifolia, it is native to South Eastern North America, and it is on the rare and endangered species list. There are approximately 100 species of Butterworts worldwide. All derive extra nutrients by catching and digesting small insects on their sticky leaves.

Habitat destruction and illegal collecting is a threat to these often delicate and beautiful plants. Fortunately, many plants and cultivars are being grown all over the world by carnivorous plant enthusiasts and businesses who sell the plants. I have been growing, drawing and painting many different species of carnivorous plants since childhood and support the conservation of wetland habitat that these wonderful plants require to survive. For more information about carnivorous plants, visit the International Carnivorous Plant Society website: http://www.carnivorousplants.org/

These works have appeared as illustrations in various botanical journals and books, and are copyrighted. For licensing information, please contact: scottbennettstudio@gmail.com

Uploaded

August 17th, 2011