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TAHITIAN FLORA  In 1768, James Cook led an expedition to Tahiti, during which a botanist collected tropical plants. Shown is one of 24 prints now on display in Hawaii, made from engravings of the plants by an 18th century artist.

Courtesy of the National Tropical Botanical Garden

By Science News Staff

- More than 2 years ago

Plants of the Society Islands

Through May 22, 2015

Prints made from 18th century engravings depict plants that were collected on an expedition to the South Pacific led by the great explorer James Cook.