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Coffea arabica L. Arabian coffee
Drawing by Georg Dionysius Ehret. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, plate 15
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18th Century Arabian Asterid Coffea Coffee Coffee Plant Ehret Eudicot Flowering Gentianales Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Rubiaceae Angiospermae Arabian Coffee Coffea Arabica Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite drawing by Georg Dionysius Ehret, titled "Coffea arabica L. Arabian Coffee," showcases the stunning beauty of the Arabian coffee plant in full bloom. The illustration, published in The Chelsea Gardener by Philip Miller in 1768, offers a captivating glimpse into the natural history of this beloved plant and its distinctive flowers. Coffea arabica, a member of the Rubiaceae family and the primary source of commercial coffee, is a flowering plant native to Ethiopia and South Sudan. This eudicot, angiosperm, and magnoliophyte is characterized by its opposite leaves and showy, white, fragrant flowers. The plant's flowers, depicted in this drawing, are arranged in dense inflorescences and belong to the order Gentianales and the subclass Asterid. The Arabian coffee plant's flowers are a vital part of its life cycle, attracting pollinators and ensuring the production of cherries, which contain the precious coffee beans. The intricate details of the petals, sepals, and stamens in Ehret's illustration highlight the plant's allure and the artist's masterful skill. This 18th-century drawing offers a captivating look into the rich history of coffee cultivation and appreciation. It serves as a reminder of the natural beauty that lies at the heart of this essential commodity, which has connected people from diverse cultures and continents for centuries.
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