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Juglans nigra, black walnut
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Juglans nigra, black walnut
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18th Century Ehret Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagales Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Juglans Rosid Seed Walnut Angiospermae Black Walnut Dicot Dicotyledon Juglandaceae Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite 18th century drawing depicts the majestic Juglans nigra, commonly known as the Black Walnut tree. The intricately detailed illustration showcases various aspects of this magnificent plant, from its lush green leaves to its distinctive, spiky husks encasing its prized walnuts. The Black Walnut is a flowering plant belonging to the family Juglandaceae, order Fagales, and class Magnoliophyta. It is an angiosperm, a type of seed-producing plant, and a dicot, meaning it has two cotyledons or seed leaves. This drawing also highlights the Black Walnut's eudicotyledonous nature, as evidenced by its net-like venation pattern in the leaves. The Black Walnut is a member of the Rosid clade, which is a major group within the Rosids, a large division of the flowering plants. Its botanical name, Juglans nigra, comes from the ancient Greek words 'juglan' meaning 'walnut' and 'nigra' meaning 'black.' The Black Walnut tree is not only admired for its beauty but also for its edible nuts, which have been a valuable food source for both humans and wildlife for centuries. The tree's wood is also highly prized for its durability and rich, dark color, making it a popular choice for furniture and cabinetry. This stunning illustration was created by the renowned German botanical artist, Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Ehret was a leading figure in the field of botanical illustration during the 18th century, and his meticulous attention to detail and artistic prowess are evident in this depiction of the Black Walnut tree.
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