Matricaria chusan, upas tree

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Matricaria chusan, upas tree

Specimen from Sloane Herbarium Vol.330, Keuk hoa. Page 57 with Petivers printed label. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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17th Century Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Chrysanthemum Compositae Eudicot Flora Foliage Matricaria Sloane Herbarium Species 1663 1718 Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta

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1. Title: "A Window into the Past: Matricaria chusan (Chrysanthemum chusanum) from the Sloane Herbarium, 1663-1718" 2.. This print showcases a specimen of Matricaria chusan, also known as Chrysanthemum chusanum, from the esteemed Sloane Herbarium, Volume 330, Keuk hoa, page 57. Dated between 1663 and 1718, this historic botanical treasure is held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. 3. Background: The Sloane Herbarium is one of the most significant botanical collections in the world, amassed by Hans Sloane (1660-1753), a renowned physician, naturalist, and collector. This herbarium is a testament to Sloane's extensive travels and his passion for documenting the natural world. 4. Description: Matricaria chusan is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae or Compositae family, which is part of the larger group of angiosperms, dicotyledons, or eudicots. The plant is native to East Asia, specifically China and Japan. In this print, we can observe the intricate details of its foliage and flowers. The plant's leaves are serrated, and the flowers are arranged in a characteristic composite structure, with a central disc surrounded by ray flowers. 5. Historical Significance: This print, with its Petiver label, adds to the historical significance of the Sloane Herbarium. James Petiver (1663-1718), a botanist and herbalist, was a contemporary of Sloane and a significant contributor to the herbarium. The Petiver label indicates that this specimen was identified and classified by him. 6. Conservation and Access: Today, the Sloane Herbarium is a vital resource for botanical research and education. The herbarium's preservation and ongoing digitization efforts ensure that these historical specimens, including this beautiful Matricaria chusan print, remain accessible to scholars, researchers, and the public.

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