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Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair tree
Plate 41 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871
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Ginkgo Ginkgoaceae Ginkgoales Ginkgophyta Ginkgopsida Gymnosperm Maidenhair Reveil Seed Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo Gardneri Maiden Hair Tree Maidenhair Tree Salisburia Adiantifolia
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Plate 41 from Le Regne Vegetal, Volume 16, published in 1871, showcases a stunning watercolor illustration of the Ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree. This tree, a member of the Ginkgoaceae family and the order Ginkrales, is a living fossil and the only surviving species in the division Ginkgophyta and class Ginkgopsida. The illustration captures the tree's unique fan-shaped leaves, which are the most distinctive feature of the Ginkgo biloba. Each leaf is composed of numerous small, fan-shaped leaflets, giving the tree its common name of "maidenhair tree" due to the resemblance of the leaves to the delicate strands of a maiden's hair. The Ginkgo biloba is a gymnosperm, meaning it produces naked seeds that are not enclosed in an ovary. The seeds, which are shaped like a fan and resemble the leaves, are the tree's most recognizable feature. The tree is monoecious, meaning it produces both male and female seeds on the same tree. The illustration also includes several other plants for comparison, including Salisburia adiantifolia, another plant with fan-shaped leaves. The inclusion of these additional plants highlights the unique characteristics of the Ginkgo biloba and its place in the plant kingdom. The illustration was created by a skilled artist, likely under the direction of the botanist and illustrator Paul Hermann Reveillère, who was known for his meticulous and accurate botanical illustrations. The use of watercolor adds to the beauty and detail of the illustration, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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