Lopped Elm

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Lopped Elm

Plate 12 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

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1786 18th Century Alexander Cozens Cozens Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Rosales Rosid Ulmus Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Ulmaceae

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Plate 12 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, published in 1786 by Alexander Cozens, presents a detailed and meticulously rendered illustration of a Lopped Elm (Ulmus spp.). This historic botanical print is part of a series that was originally issued in 1771, making it an invaluable resource for the study of 18th century botany. The Lopped Elm, a member of the Ulmaceae family, is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, and more specifically, an eudicot, or a flowering plant with two embryonic seed leaves (cotyledons). This particular specimen has been lopped, likely due to pruning or damage, resulting in the unusual appearance of its branches. Cozens, a renowned botanical illustrator of his time, expertly captured the intricacies of the Elm's anatomy, from its skeletal structure to its foliage. The tree's skeleton, or the framework of its branches and twigs, is depicted in precise detail, revealing the complex arrangement of its vascular system. The foliage, on the other hand, is shown in a more abstracted form, with the leaves reduced to simple shapes to emphasize their overall structure and arrangement. The Lopped Elm belongs to the Rosales order, a group of flowering plants characterized by their simple leaves and flowers with five sepals and five petals. It is also a member of the Rosid clade, a large group of eudicots, and the Fabidae family, which includes legumes and other plants with a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This beautiful and historic botanical illustration not only serves as a testament to Cozens' skill as an artist, but also provides valuable insights into the botanical knowledge of the 18th century. It is a must-have for any botanical collection and a reminder of the rich history of plant study and illustration.

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