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Double coconut palm tree, Seychelles-Island
Double coconut palm tree, Seychelles-Island cocoa-nut, Lodoicea sechellarum, female and male.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827
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1827 Cocoa Coconut Curtis Double Hooker Jackson Palm Seychelles Lodoicea
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, published in William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine in 1827, showcases the Double Coconut Palm Tree (Lodoicea sechellaria) native to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Double Coconut Palm Tree, also known as the Coco-de-mer, is unique among palm trees as it produces the largest seeds in the world. The tree is monoecious, meaning it bears both male and female flowers on the same tree. In this illustration by WJ Hooker and engraved by Swan, we see a female and male Double Coconut Palm Tree depicted. The female tree is shown on the left, with its large pendulous inflorescences, or "nuts," hanging from the branches. The male tree is on the right, with its smaller, more slender inflorescences. The intricate details of the leaves, flowers, and seeds are beautifully rendered, providing a glimpse into the botanical wonders of the Seychelles Islands. The Double Coconut Palm Tree has a rich history. It was first discovered in 1768 by the French navigator, Pierre Poivre, who brought some seeds back to France and later to the Seychelles, where they were successfully cultivated. The tree was later described by William Roxburgh in 1813 and illustrated by WJ Hooker for The Botanical Magazine in 1827. Today, the Double Coconut Palm Tree is a symbol of the Seychelles and is protected by law, making it a precious and rare sight to behold in its natural habitat.
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