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Pyrus sp. apple (The Court of Wick Pippin)

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Pyrus sp. apple (The Court of Wick Pippin)

Plate 32 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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1779 1832 Apple Edible Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Hooker Malus Pear Pippin Pomona Londinensis Pyrus Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta


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This exquisite illustration is taken from Plate 32 of Pomona Londinensis, a seminal work in the field of botanical study published in 1818 by renowned botanist William Hooker. The plate features an intricately detailed depiction of Pyrus sp. apples, specifically identified as The Court of Wick Pippin. The image showcases two apple varieties, one red and the other green, both belonging to the Rosaceae family, specifically the genus Pyrus. The apples are arranged in a graceful composition, evoking the elegance and refinement of a royal court. The Court of Wick Pippin is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the nineteenth century. Hooker's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the apple blossoms, the intricate veining of the leaves, and the lifelike representation of the fruit. The apples are depicted in various stages of maturity, from blossom to ripe fruit, providing a comprehensive record of the plant's growth cycle. As members of the Eudicot clade, Pyrus sp. apples are flowering plants that produce fruits enclosed in an ovary. The fruit is a pome, which develops from the enlarged receptacle of the flower, making it a unique feature of the Rosaceae family. The apple tree is an important source of food for humans and animals, with the fruit being rich in essential nutrients and fiber. This illustration is a valuable historical record of the botanical knowledge of the time, and a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The image is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, where it continues to inspire and inform researchers and visitors alike.

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