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Ficus carica, fig tree
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Ficus carica, fig tree
Illustration from Pomona Italiana Vol 1 (1817) by Count Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1772 1839 Count Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Ficus Gallesio Giorgio Giorgio Count Gallesio Moraceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Common Fig Dicot Dicotyledon Ficus Carica Fig Tree Magnoliophyta Pomona Italiana
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This exquisite illustration of Ficus carica, or the common fig tree, is taken from Pomona Italiana Vol 1, a botanical masterpiece published between 1817 and 1839 by Count Giorgio Gallesio of Italy. Housed in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this illustration showcases the fig tree in all its glory, with intricate detailing that brings out the beauty of its various parts. The fig tree is a member of the Moraceae family, which is part of the larger group of angiosperms, flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, Ficus carica belongs to the Eudicot clade, which includes rosids, and more specifically, the Fabidae and Rosid subclasses. Fig trees are renowned for their edible figs, which are actually the enlarged receptacles of the flowers. The figs form around the tree's inflorescence, which is a unique feature that sets them apart from other fruit-bearing trees. The fig tree is an essential food source for many animals, including humans, and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Count Giorgio Gallesio, an accomplished botanist and artist, captured the essence of this remarkable plant in his illustration. His meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the fig tree's various parts, including its leaves, flowers, and fruit. Gallesio's work is a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world and serves as an inspiration for future generations of botanical artists and scientists.
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