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Crataegus monygna, hawthorn
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Crataegus monygna, hawthorn
Plate 46 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Crataegus Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Hawthorn Herbal Medicinal Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Sheldrake T Sheldrake Angiospermae Common Hawthorn Crataegus Monogyna Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Oneseed Hawthorn
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Plate 46 from Botanicum Medicinale, published in 1759 by Timothy Sheldrake, showcases a meticulously detailed illustration of Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as the common hawthorn or one-seed hawthorn. This exquisite drawing holds a significant place in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The illustration captures the beauty of this angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, with its intricately depicted leaves, flowers, and stems. The plant belongs to the Rosaceae family, specifically the Rosales order, and is a eudicot, meaning it has two seed leaves during germination. Crataegus monogyna is a small tree or shrub, native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwestern Africa. Its white or pink flowers bloom in late spring, followed by red berries that ripen in the autumn. The plant has been used in herbal medicine for centuries due to its various therapeutic properties. The drawing is a testament to the botanical illustration techniques of the 18th century. It provides an accurate representation of the plant's morphology, making it an essential resource for botanical research and identification. The illustration also highlights the intricate details of the plant's structure, from the veins on the leaves to the arrangement of the flowers on the inflorescence. As a member of the Rosid clade, Crataegus monogyna is part of a large group of flowering plants that includes many economically and medicinally important species. The illustration serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom and the importance of documenting and preserving it for future generations.
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