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Anacardium occidentale, Cashew

Anacardium occidentale, Cashew


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Anacardium occidentale, Cashew

Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840

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Media ID 14237922

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Anacardiaceae Anacardium Cashew Eudicot Eurosid Malvidae Rosid Sapindales Schomburgk Watercolor Anacardium Occidentale Angiospermae Cashew Nut Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta


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This exquisite watercolor painting, created by Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk in the 1840s, showcases the Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as the cashew tree. The cashew is a flowering plant in the family Anacardiaceae, native to Brazil and now widely cultivated in tropical regions. The tree is depicted here in all its glory, with its large, glossy leaves and distinctive bell-shaped flowers. The cashew fruit, which hangs below the tree's leaves, is also visible in the painting. The fruit, which is actually an accessory fruit, surrounds the true fruit, the cashew nut, which is attached to the tree via a stem. Sir Robert Hermann Schomburgk was a renowned Victorian-era botanical illustrator, known for his meticulous attention to detail and accurate depictions of plants. In this painting, he expertly captures the intricacies of the cashew tree, from the veins on its leaves to the subtle variations in color and texture of its fruit. The cashew nut, which is a popular food item, is not visible in the painting, but it grows at the end of the cashew apple, the enlarged peduncle of the cashew fruit. The nut is encased in a hard shell, which is toxic and must be roasted before consumption. The cashew apple, on the other hand, is sweet and can be eaten fresh or used to make juice or liquor. This painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. The cashew tree, with its unique features and delicious fruits, continues to captivate and inspire us today.

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