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Quercus robur, oak tree
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Quercus robur, oak tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Acorn Common Deciduous Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Fagaceae Fagales Quercus Rosid Seed Angiospermae Common Oak Dicot Dicotyledon English Oak Magnoliophyta Quercus Robur
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This stunning illustration showcases the grandeur of Quercus robur, commonly known as the Common Oak or English Oak, a majestic tree that has graced Europe's landscapes for centuries. The illustration, part of the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London, provides a detailed and accurate representation of this iconic deciduous tree. Quercus robur is a member of the Fagaceae family, which includes beech and chestnut trees, and is one of the most widely distributed oak species in Europe. The tree can grow up to 40 meters tall and its leaves, which are simple, lobed, and broad, are a vibrant green during the growing season. The oak's acorns, an essential food source for many wildlife species, are enclosed in a hard cup, which helps protect the seed from predators. The oak tree is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is also a eudicot, meaning it has two seed leaves (cotyledons) when it germinates. The oak is a member of the Rosid clade, a large group of flowering plants that also includes roses, sunflowers, and legumes. The intricate details of the oak tree's branches, leaves, and acorns are beautifully captured in this illustration, providing a glimpse into the intricacies of the natural world. The oak tree is not only a symbol of strength and resilience but also plays a crucial role in supporting diverse ecosystems, making it a vital component of Europe's biosphere.
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