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Service tree, Pyrus domestica
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Service tree, Pyrus domestica
Service tree, Pyrus domestica. 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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Blossom Classes Domestica Duppa Linnaean Orders Pyrus System Vegetable
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This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the Service tree, scientifically known as Pyrus domestica, in all its botanical glory. The image is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst in 1816. Duppa's meticulous illustration captures the Service tree's elegant blossoms, which bloom in early spring, as well as its distinctive leaves and fruit. The Service tree, also known as the Chequers or Dutch Crab Apple, is a small deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia. It is a member of the Rosaceae family and is closely related to the apple tree. The tree's name derives from its traditional use as a source of service berries, which were once used to make a service or winter wine. The Service tree is characterized by its white or pink flowers, which appear in clusters before the leaves emerge in the spring. The fruit, which is small and round, is often red or yellow and is covered in a fine down. The tree's leaves are simple, oval, and have a serrated margin. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the intricacy and detail that was achievable through the hand-coloured copperplate process. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the botanical world of the early 19th century and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and documenting the natural world for future generations.
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