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Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with
Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with husk, ripe nut and embryo, Lodoicea sechellarum.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827
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1827 Cocoa Coconut Curtis Double Embryo Hooker Husk Jackson Ripe Seychelles Lodoicea Spadix
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Introducing the stunning Seychelles Island Coco-Nut print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, illustrated by renowned botanist William Jackson Hooker and meticulously engraved by Swan, showcases the beauty of the Seychelles Island's native Lodoicea sechellaria. Witness the ripe spadix, encased in its green husk, revealing the rich, brown coco-nuts and the delicate embryo within. Transport yourself to the tropical paradise of the Seychelles Islands with this exquisite, rights-managed photographic print. Perfect for adding a touch of exotic allure to your home or office decor.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.7cm x 37.5cm (8.9" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, published in William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine in 1827, showcases the unique Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut, scientifically known as Lodoicea sechellaria. The image captures the ripe spadix, husk, nut, and embryo of this rare and intriguing palm tree. The Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut, also known as the double coconut or the voile noir, is endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. Unlike common coconuts, which have a single seed, the Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut produces a large, fleshy spadix surrounded by a thick, fibrous husk. The spadix contains numerous small, immature nuts, each containing a fully developed embryo. The illustration was produced by renowned botanical artist William Jackson Hooker and expertly engraved by Swan. Hooker's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut's various structures, from the delicate texture of the husk to the intricate patterns on the nut's surface. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the Seychelles Islands and the remarkable botanical discoveries of the early 19th century. The Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut remains a symbol of the unique biodiversity found in this remote and beautiful archipelago.
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