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Prunus sp. plum (The Nectarine Plum)
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Prunus sp. plum (The Nectarine Plum)
Plate 39 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1779 1832 Amygdaleae Amygdaloideae Edible Eudicot European Plum Eurosid Fabidae Hooker Nectarine Plum Pomona Londinensis Prunus Prunus Domestica Prunus Persica Purple Rosaceae Rosales Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 39 from Pomona Londinensis (1818): A Stunning Nineteenth Century Illustration of the Nectarine Plum (Prunus persica) by William Hooker This exquisite botanical illustration, Plate 39 from Pomona Londinensis (1818), showcases the enchanting beauty of the Nectarine Plum (Prunus persica), a beloved member of the Rosaceae family. Captured by the skilled hand of renowned botanist and illustrator, William Hooker, this masterpiece is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Nectarine Plum, a close relative of the common plum (Prunus domestica), is an edible fruit that delights us with its velvety, rich purple skin and succulent, juicy flesh. This eudicot, angiosperm, and member of the Rosales order, is a flowering plant that thrives in temperate climates. The plant is depicted here in all its splendor, with its delicate, five-petaled flowers and serrated, lanceolate leaves. As a member of the subfamily Prunoideae, within the larger family Rosaceae, the Nectarine Plum shares a common lineage with other popular fruits such as peaches, cherries, and almonds. The European plum (Prunus domestica) and the Nectarine Plum are both important cultivated fruits, with the latter being distinguished by its smooth, non-cling stone. This stunning illustration, created between 1779 and 1832, is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of the natural world and the beauty of the plants that provide us with nourishment and delight. Whether admired for its aesthetic value or its culinary delights, the Nectarine Plum continues to captivate us, as it has for centuries.
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