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Prunus sp. peach (Bourdine Peach)
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Prunus sp. peach (Bourdine Peach)
Plate 16 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1779 1832 Amygdaleae Amygdaloideae Edible Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Hooker Juicy Peach Pomona Londinensis Prunus Prunus Persica Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 16 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) showcases a stunning illustration of a Peach (Prunus persica) variety, specifically identified as the Bourdine Peach, depicted in exquisite detail by the renowned botanical artist and scientist, William Hooker. This illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Peach is a member of the Rosaceae family, which is an order of flowering plants, commonly known as roses. This particular peach is an edible fruit from a deciduous tree, belonging to the subfamily Prunoideae, and the genus Prunus. The Peach is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary, and is a dicot, meaning it has two seed leaves or cotyledons. The Bourdine Peach is depicted in full bloom, with its delicate, fragrant white flowers unfurling around the developing fruit. The fruit itself is shown in its juicy, ripe state, with its velvety, golden-yellow skin and succulent, red-hued flesh. The illustration also reveals the fruit's distinctive flat seed, which is encased within the flesh and is characteristic of the Prunus genus. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the meticulous work of William Hooker, who captured the essence of the Bourdine Peach in this 19th-century masterpiece. The illustration is an invaluable resource for botanical research and serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom, specifically the Rosaceae family and the Prunus genus. The Peach, as well as other fruits from the Rosaceae family, have been an important source of food for humans for centuries. The fruit's sweet, juicy flesh and delicate flavor have made it a favorite around the world, and its cultivation and consumption continue to be an essential part of many cultures and cuisines.
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