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Rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum
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Rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum
Rambutan, Nephelium lappaceum (Nephelium echinatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Duppa Linnaean Orders System Vegetable Rambutan
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the tantalizing Rambutan fruit, Nephelium lappaceum (also known as Nephelium echinatum), as illustrated by Richard Duppa for his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, London in 1816. The Rambutan is a tropical tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. The tree is adorned with distinctive, hairy spikes, giving the fruit its unique and intriguing appearance. The Rambutan fruit is an ellipsoid to oblong shape, covered in soft, red spines, and enclosed in a bright red, spiky calyx. The fruit's sweet, juicy aril surrounds a single, large, brown seed. The Rambutan is a popular fruit in its native regions, and its consumption is believed to offer numerous health benefits, including being rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. This stunning engraving not only serves as a testament to the intricacies of botanical illustration during the 19th century but also highlights the allure and fascination that exotic fruits held for naturalists and collectors of the time. The meticulous attention to detail in the rendering of the Rambutan's textures, colors, and structures is truly awe-inspiring, making this a must-have for any botanical art enthusiast or scholar of tropical flora.
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