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Cercis siliquastrum, Judas tree
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Cercis siliquastrum, Judas tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Judas Legume Leguminosae Petal Rosid Angiospermae Cercis Cercis Siliquastrum Dicot Dicotyledon Judas Tree Magnoliophyta Redbud
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting illustration showcases the exquisite pink blossoms of the Judas Tree, or Cercis siliquastrum, as it blooms in all its glory. The Judas Tree is a beautiful flowering plant belonging to the Fabaceae, or legume, family, specifically the subfamily Faboideae and the tribe Fabideae. This eudicotyledonous angiosperm is also known as the Redbud due to the vibrant hue of its flowers, which appear before the leaves emerge. The Judas Tree is an angiospermae, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a member of the Rosid clade, a large group of flowering plants that includes roses, sunflowers, and many other familiar plants. The tree's name, Cercis, comes from the Greek word for "pigment," a reference to the red color of its bark. The illustration captures the intricate details of the tree's pink petals, each with a distinctive veined pattern. The tree's branches are also depicted, adorned with the developing buds that will soon unfurl into these stunning flowers. The Judas Tree is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and is now cultivated in many parts of the world for its ornamental value. This illustration is part of the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London, a treasure trove of botanical knowledge and beauty. The collection contains thousands of plates, each a testament to the rich diversity of the plant kingdom and the skill of the artists and botanists who documented it. The Judas Tree plate is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world around us.
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