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Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
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Durio zibethinus, durian fruit
Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Eudicot Eurosid John Reeves Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Reeves Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Durian Durio Zibethinus Magnoliophyta
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Plate 146 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Durio zibethinus, the renowned durian fruit. This nineteenth-century drawing, created during the 19th century, showcases the intricate details of this unique Malvaceae species, a member of the Malvales order, Eudicots, and Angiosperms. The illustration highlights the large, green, oblong leaves, adorned with a prominent midrib and intricately serrated edges. The tree, a flowering plant, bears the distinctive yellow, spiky fruit, which is encircled by a protective, green, spiky husk. The durian fruit is renowned for its pungent odor and rich, custard-like flesh, which is a favorite among durian connoisseurs. The flowers of Durio zibethinus, depicted in the illustration, are large and white, with a funnel-shaped calyx and a five-lobed corolla. The plant is a member of the Malvidae family, which also includes hibiscus and cotton, and is characterized by its net-like veins and trichomes, tiny, hair-like structures on the surface of the leaves. The John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, is an invaluable resource for botanical research, providing a glimpse into the natural world of the nineteenth century. This illustration of Durio zibethinus not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of this fascinating fruit but also serves as a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical illustrators of the time.
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