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Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco
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Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco
Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco, Crisobalano icaco. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Giarre, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Fiori Florence Francois Grandiflora Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Scienze Stipple Turpin Vegetable Grandi
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Cocoplum tree, scientifically known as Chrysobalanus icaco, a native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), who is considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century. Turpin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate stipple engraving technique used to create this image. The Cocoplum tree is a small to medium-sized tree, with glossy, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in large clusters. The tree is named for its edible, round, purple or red fruit, which is often referred to as loquat or loquat plum. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and was an important food source for indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and Central America. This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the Cocoplum tree and the botanical knowledge of the 19th century. The intricate details of the leaves, flowers, and fruit are rendered with exceptional accuracy and beauty, making this a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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