Greetings Card : Zea mays L. corn
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Zea mays L. corn
From Blancos Flora de Filipinas. A botanical illustration from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Commelinid Corn Crop Edible Harvest Maize Monocot Monocotyledon Poaceae Poales Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Zea Mays
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Brighten someone's day with a unique and thoughtful greeting from the Media Storehouse range of botanical greeting cards. This stunning design features "Zea mays L. corn," a captivating illustration of corn from Blancos Flora de Filipinas, originally published in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, each card is a work of art, perfect for expressing your well-wishes in a truly distinctive way. Impress your loved ones with this exquisite blend of history, art, and nature."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning botanical illustration depicts Zea mays L., commonly known as corn or maize, a member of the Poaceae (grass) family and the Poales order. As an angiosperm, it is a flowering plant that belongs to the monocotyledon class, characterized by a single cotyledon in its seed. The illustration captures the plant in its mature stage, showcasing its tall stature and intricate inflorescence. Corn is a staple food crop that originated in Central America around 10,000 years ago. It has since become a global commodity, providing essential nutrition for billions of people worldwide. The plant's edible seeds are rich in carbohydrates, fiber, and various essential nutrients, making it a vital source of sustenance. The illustration reveals the intricate details of Zea mays' anatomy, including its long, narrow leaves, sheathing husks, and tassels, which bear the male flowers. The ear of corn, visible at the top of the plant, is encased in a protective husk and holds the valuable kernels. The botanical illustration, taken from Blancos Flora de Filipinas, is a testament to the beauty and complexity of this essential food crop. It serves as a reminder of the importance of botany in documenting and understanding the natural world, as well as the critical role that plants like corn play in sustaining human life.
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