Billardiera scandens, apple-berry
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Billardiera scandens, apple-berry
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Apiales Apple Asterid Berry Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Malus Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "Billardiera Scandens: The Enchanting Apple-Berry of the Pittosporaceae Family" This illustration showcases the exquisite beauty of Billardiera scandens, also known as the apple-berry or star-flower, as it graces the hallowed pages of the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London. The delicate plant is depicted in full bloom, its vibrant yellow flowers unfurling like stars against a lush green background. Belonging to the Pittosporaceae family within the Rosales order, Billardiera scandens is an intriguing member of the Rosaceae, or rose family, which also includes the beloved apple (Malus domestica). This eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledonous flowering plant is native to New Zealand and eastern Australia, where it can be found growing as a trailing vine or shrub. The apple-berry's striking flowers are characterized by their five petals, each with a distinctive notch at the tip, and numerous stamens that surround the central pistil. As the flowers give way to fruit, they transform into intriguing, apple-like structures, which are actually aggregated drupes. These edible berries are a rich source of nutrients and are prized by both birds and humans. The illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricacies of the Billardiera scandens, revealing the intricate details of its anatomy and the delicate balance of its various components. As a member of the Rosales order, which also includes the apiales, eurosids, and asterids, this plant is a testament to the rich diversity of the angiosperms, or flowering plants, and the myriad wonders they hold. In this illustration, the Billardiera scandens stands as a symbol of the natural world's boundless beauty and the endless possibilities for discovery that lie within the realm of botany.
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