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Nyrustuca moschata, nutmeg
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Nyrustuca moschata, nutmeg
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1829 1928 Cockburn Commercial Edible Magnoliales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Myristica Nutmeg Seed Spice Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Myristicaceae
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This exquisite illustration depicts Nyrustuca moschata, commonly known as nutmeg, a beloved spice and essential ingredient in culinary arts. Created by the skilled hand of Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn in 1829, this illustration is held at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London. As a prominent Victorian artist, Cockburn's intricate and detailed drawings were highly regarded during the 19th century for their accuracy and beauty. Nutmeg is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in a fruit. This particular species, Nyrustuca moschata, is a dicotyledon, meaning it has two seed leaves, and belongs to the Myristicaceae family, which is part of the larger Magnoliales order. The plant produces a fruit called an aril, which surrounds the seed and is rich in fragrant essential oils. The seed itself is the source of the prized nutmeg spice. The illustration captures the intricacies of the nutmeg tree, from its delicate flowers to the ripe fruit with its exposed seeds. The vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail bring the plant to life, providing a glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century. Cockburn's illustration remains a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, as well as the artistic skill and dedication of Victorian-era naturalists.
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