Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree

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Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree

Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Amygdaleae Amygdaloideae Apricot Aurantiaceae Brookshaw Citrus Edible Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae George Brookshaw Malvidae Prunus Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Prunus Armeniaca

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This exquisite illustration depicts the Prunus armeniaca, commonly known as the apricot tree, as rendered in George Brookshaw's Full Instructions for the Young Artist, published in 1817. The apricot tree is a member of the Rosaceae family, which also includes apples, pears, cherries, and peaches. This particular species is native to the regions surrounding the Caspian Sea and has been cultivated for its delicious, orange-hued fruit since ancient times. The apricot tree is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it belongs to the Eudicot clade, which is characterized by the presence of two seed leaves, or cotyledons, when the seed germinates. The tree is also a member of the Rosales order, which includes a diverse range of plants such as roses, strawberries, and almonds. The apricot tree is a small, deciduous tree that typically grows to be around 10-15 feet tall. It is characterized by its attractive, pinkish-white flowers, which bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The fruit, which is typically harvested in late summer, is round or oval in shape and has a velvety, orange-red skin. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and slightly tart, making it a popular and nutritious food source. This illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the apricot tree, capturing the intricacies of its leaves, flowers, and fruit. The attention to detail and artistic skill displayed by George Brookshaw highlights the beauty and importance of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the rich botanical heritage that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the plant kingdom today.

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