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Asimina triloba, paw paw
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Asimina triloba, paw paw
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)
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18th Century Annonaceae Catesby Linnaean Magnoliales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Mark Mark Catesby Papaw Pawpaw Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Paw Paw
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This exquisite illustration is a depiction of Asimina triloba, commonly known as the paw paw, taken from the seminal work "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands" by Mark Catesby, published in 1731. The illustration is a type specimen of the plant, meaning it was used as a reference for the scientific naming of the species by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Asimina triloba is a native flowering plant belonging to the Magnoliaceae family, specifically the Magnoliales order, and is a magnoliid angiosperm, or flowering plant. The plant is characterized by its large, broad leaves and its distinctive, banana-like fruit. The fruit of the paw paw tree is an important food source for various wildlife, including bears, raccoons, and humans. Mark Catesby, an English naturalist and artist, created this illustration during his travels through the Americas in the early 18th century. His work was groundbreaking in its accuracy and detail, and it remains an invaluable resource for understanding the natural history of the New World. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of scientific documentation and exploration. The intricate details of the leaves, fruit, and flowers are rendered with remarkable precision, showcasing Catesby's skill as an artist and his dedication to the scientific process. Asimina triloba is an important species within the Magnoliidae family, and its inclusion in Linnaeus' system of taxonomy helped to establish a standardized way of naming and classifying plants. This illustration is a valuable historical artifact, not only for its aesthetic appeal, but also for its scientific significance.
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