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Mangifera indica, mango
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Mangifera indica, mango
Plate 234 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Anacardiaceae Canton Eudicot Eurosid John Reeves Malvidae Mangifera Mango Reeves Rosid Sapindales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Mangifera Indica
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Plate 234 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Mangifera indica, the common mango. This exquisite drawing, created in the 19th century, offers a detailed and accurate representation of this beloved tropical fruit. John Reeves (circa 1774-1856), a British botanical artist, produced this illustration during his time in China, where he served as the Superintendent of the British Factory in Canton. Reeves' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the mango's glossy, ovate leaves, each with a distinct midrib and serrated edges. The drawing also showcases the vibrant red hue of the young fruit, which later develops into the familiar golden-yellow color. Mangifera indica, a member of the Anacardiaceae family and the Sapindales order, is an angiosperm, a dicot, and an eudicot. It is also classified as a magnoliophyte, angiospermae, eurosid, rosid, and a member of the Malvidae family. The mango tree is an essential component of tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Asia, and is celebrated for its delicious, juicy fruit. This stunning botanical illustration not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the mango but also serves as an essential record of the plant's morphology during the 19th century. The John Reeves Collection at the Natural History Museum is a valuable resource for botanical research and a testament to the rich history of botanical exploration and documentation.
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