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Pinus pinaster Aiton, cluster pine
Sketch 39 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Cluster Cone Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Ehret Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Gymnosperm Maritime Pinaceae Pinales Pine Pinophyta Pinopsida Pinus Pinus Pinaster
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This exquisite 18th century drawing depicts Pinus pinaster, commonly known as the cluster pine or maritime pine, from the esteemed collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Housed in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, this illustration showcases Ehret's exceptional talent for botanical accuracy and artistic detail. The Pinus pinaster is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family, which is native to the Mediterranean region. Its common name derives from its distinctive cluster of cones, which grow in groups of two to five. This evergreen tree is an important component of the Mediterranean forest ecosystem and is widely used for various purposes, including timber production, landscaping, and reforestation. Ehret's illustration captures the intricacies of the Pinus pinaster's cones, needles, and bark with remarkable precision. The drawing reveals the cone's unique structure, with its scales arranged in spirals and the distinctive umbo, or central projection, that characterizes the Pinaceae family. The needles, arranged in clusters of two, are depicted with fine detail, and the tree's rough, scaly bark is also rendered with great care. As a leading botanical artist of the 18th century, Ehret's work was instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of plants during this period. His meticulous drawings and sketches, such as this one of Pinus pinaster, remain a testament to his artistic and scientific achievements.
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