Prunus persica, peach
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Prunus persica, peach
Plate 18 from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Prugnon blanc musque
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1804 Amygdaleae Amygdaloideae Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Johan Mayer Johann Mayer Peach Pomona Franconica Prunus Prunus Persica Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Prunus persica, or the White Musk Peach (Prugnon blanc musque), as depicted in Plate 18 from Johann Mayer's Pomona Franconica, Volume 2 (1779), offers a captivating glimpse into the natural beauty and botanical intricacy of this beloved fruit. This exquisite illustration, produced by the skilled hand of Johann Mayer of Wurzburg, showcases the Peach tree in all its splendor. The illustration highlights the tree's lush foliage, with broad, ovate leaves adorned with fine serrations. The tree's branches bear the heavy, succulent fruits, their velvety white skin blushing with a hint of pink at the base, and their golden-hued, meltingly sweet flesh encasing a single seed. As a member of the Rosaceae family, the Peach is an angiosperm, a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. This eudicot, or dicotyledon, is classified within the order Rosales, and is part of the subclass Rosid, the Rosidae, and the superfamily Rosoideae. More specifically, it belongs to the subfamily Amygdaleae, or the almond family, and the tribe Amygdaleae. The Peach tree, with its stunning blooms and delectable fruit, has long been cherished for its culinary and ornamental value. Its rich history can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, who held the Peach in high esteem for its luscious taste and health benefits. Today, the Peach remains a beloved fruit, enjoyed fresh or used in various culinary applications, and continues to captivate us with its exquisite beauty and delectable flavor.
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