Syringa tomentella

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Syringa tomentella

Syringa tomentella. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Collected near Newbury, Berks 1952

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Asterid Eudicot Herbarium Lamiales Leave Lilac Oleaceae Specimen Syringa Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta

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1. Title: A Dried Specimen of Syringa tomentella from the Herbarium: A Glimpse into the Past This photograph showcases a dried specimen of Syringa tomentella, a beautiful member of the Oleaceae family, commonly known as the lilac family. The specimen, collected near Newbury, Berks in 1952, is now preserved in a herbarium, a vital repository of plant biodiversity. Syringa tomentella, also known as the downy lilac or yellow lilac, is an attractive shrub that bears small, fragrant, yellow flowers. This eudicotyledonous angiosperm, belonging to the order Lamiales and the subclass Asterid, is a valuable addition to any botanical collection. The plant's leaves, now dry and brittle, can be observed in the photograph, revealing their simple, lanceolate shape and tomentose (covered with soft, downy hairs) surface. The tiny, yellow flowers, once adorning the plant, have long since wilted, leaving behind only their imprints on the paper. The photograph serves as a testament to the rich botanical heritage and the meticulous work of botanists and collectors who, over the centuries, have documented and preserved plant specimens for future generations to study and appreciate. The dried Syringa tomentella specimen is a reminder of the importance of herbaria in the understanding and classification of the vast and diverse world of angiosperms, including flowering plants, dicotyledons, and monocotyledons. The intricate details of the specimen, captured in this photograph, invite us to delve deeper into the world of botany and marvel at the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

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