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Caryophyllus aromaticus, clove
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Caryophyllus aromaticus, clove
Plate 64 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1829 1928 Caryophyllus Clove Cockburn Commercial Crop Eudicot Eurosid Malvidae Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Myrtaceae Myrtales Rosid Spice Syzygium Angiospermae Caryophyllus Aromaticus Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Syzygium Aromaticum
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Plate 64: Caryophyllus Aromaticus, or Common Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum), is depicted in this stunning botanical illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn, created in the late 19th century. The plant belongs to the Myrtaceae family, which is an order of flowering plants in the class Magnoliopsida, also known as the eudicots. This particular species is native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia and the Moluccas, in the eastern part of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Clove is an angiosperm, meaning it produces seeds enclosed in an ovary, and is a dicot, characterized by two seed leaves or cotyledons. The long, narrow, pointed calyx of the flower is visible at the base, while the corolla, with its five petals, is open and in full bloom. The fruit of the clove plant is a small, round, one-seeded structure, which is often used whole or ground as a spice. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a renowned botanical illustrator, whose work was published in various botanical journals and books during the 19th century. Her meticulous attention to detail is evident in this illustration, which showcases the intricate structures of the clove flower and its fruit. The delicate shading and precise lines capture the essence of the plant, providing a beautiful and accurate representation of its natural form. Clove has been used for centuries for its aromatic properties, and its buds and essential oil are commonly used in various culinary, medicinal, and religious applications. The plant's popularity can be attributed to its unique and distinctive flavor, which is a blend of sweet, pungent, and warm notes. This botanical illustration serves as a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, and to the skill and artistry of botanical illustrators like Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn.
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