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Poster Print : Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree
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Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 137)
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Arecaceae Arecales Ceylon Coconut Cocos Commelinid Hermann Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Sri Lanka Angiospermae Coco Palm Coconut Palm Coconut Tree Cocos Nucifera Magnoliophyta
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Introducing the Media Storehouse range of stunning poster prints featuring the exquisite illustration of a Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree. This beautiful image is an authentic reproduction of a drawing by Paul Hermann from the five-volume collection of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), created between 1672 and 1677. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this poster print is a must-have for botanical enthusiasts, tropical decor lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online."
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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 exquisite botanical drawing depicts the Cocos nucifera L., commonly known as the coconut tree or coconut palm, as illustrated by the renowned botanist Paul Hermann during his expedition to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) between 1672 and 1677. The drawing is part of the five-volume collection of specimens and drawings from this period, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the region. Hermann's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the coconut tree's various features. The tree is depicted with its tall, slender trunk, covered in a rough, fibrous bark, and its large, pinnate leaves, which fan out from the crown, providing shade and shelter to the ground below. The tree's distinctive inflorescence is also shown, with its long, hanging spadix surrounded by the white, fragrant spathes. As a member of the Palmae family, and more specifically the Arecales order, the coconut tree is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a monocot, meaning it has only one cotyledon, or embryonic leaf, and is a commelinid, belonging to the commelinid clade of monocots. The coconut tree is native to the tropical regions of the Old World, including Sri Lanka, and is now widely cultivated throughout the tropics for its edible nuts, which provide a rich source of food and oil. The tree's versatility extends beyond its nut, with various parts of the tree being used for food, shelter, and industrial purposes. This beautiful botanical illustration offers a glimpse into the past, providing a record of the natural wonders that Hermann encountered during his explorations in Sri Lanka over three centuries ago.
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