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Tilia alba
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Aurantiaceae Baron Citrus Citrus Medica Eudicot Eurosid Hungarian Jacquin Lime Linden Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Nicolaus Joseph Von Nicolaus Joseph Von Jacquin Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Lime Tree Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite illustration showcases the Tilia alba, or Common Linden Tree, as depicted in the "Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones," published between 1797 and 1798. The illustration, created by the renowned botanist Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin, is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The Linden Tree is a flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, order Malvales, and class Eudicots. This majestic tree is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and is characterized by its large, broad leaves and fragrant flowers. The tree is often referred to as the "Lime Tree," although it is not related to the Citrus Lime. The illustration captures the tree in all its glory, with intricate detail given to the leaves, flowers, and bark. The leaves are depicted as large, simple, and broad, with a serrated margin and a smooth, green surface. The flowers are shown in clusters, with five petals arranged in a symmetrical pattern around a central disc. The tree's bark is illustrated as having a smooth, gray surface, with shallow ridges and fissures. Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin was a prominent figure in the botanical world during the 18th century. He was a Baron and a prolific botanist, publishing numerous works on botany and taxonomy. His work on the Linden Tree, as well as other plants, was groundbreaking and contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of these organisms. The illustration is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the plant kingdom. The Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London is home to a vast collection of such illustrations and specimens, providing invaluable resources for researchers and scholars in the field of botany and beyond.
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