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Haematoxylum campechianum, bloodwood tree
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Haematoxylum campechianum, bloodwood tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Legume Leguminosae Rosid Angiospermae Bloodwood Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: Haematoxylum campechianum, the Bloodwood Tree: A Vibrant Eudicot Flowering Plant from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London 2.. This illustration showcases the Haematoxylum campechianum, commonly known as the Bloodwood Tree, a striking and vibrant eudicot angiosperm belonging to the Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. This magnificent plant is depicted here in all its glory, with its distinctive red flowers and brown bark. The Bloodwood Tree is an essential member of the magnoliophyta, or flowering plants, and is further classified within the Fabales order, Rosid clade, and Faboideae subfamily. Its scientific name, Haematoxylum campechianum, derives from the Greek words "haema" (blood) and "xylon" (wood), and "campechianum" refers to its native habitat, the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and Central America. The Bloodwood Tree is renowned for its rich, red heartwood, which has been historically used for various purposes, including dye production and the manufacture of high-quality wood stains. Its flowers, as depicted in this illustration, are characterized by their distinctive red color and intricate structure. The tree's compound leaves, typical of legumes, are arranged in an alternate pattern and provide essential nutrients to the plant through photosynthesis. This exquisite illustration, held in the Botany Library Plate Collection at the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom and the intricate details of the Bloodwood Tree. Its vibrant colors and intricate structures serve as a testament to the beauty and complexity of nature, inviting us to appreciate the wonders of the natural world.
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