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Ananas sp. Plate 929 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings
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Ananas sp. Plate 929 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings
Plate 929 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Ananas Bromeliaceae Bromeliad Commelinid John Reeves Monocot Monocotyledon Poales Reeves Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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Plate 929 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents an exquisite illustration of Ananas sp, a species of bromeliad commonly known as pineapple. This nineteenth-century botanical masterpiece, created during the height of the Victorian era's fascination with the natural world, showcases the vibrant beauty of this monocotyledonous angiosperm. John Reeves (circa 1774-1856), a British botanical artist and collector, meticulously captured the intricate details of the pineapple's green leaves, their sharp points interlocking to form a rosette, and the distinctive yellow fruit, encased in protective scales. The illustration also reveals the plant's inflorescence, with its long, curved bracts and tiny, yellow flowers. As a member of the Poales order, within the larger grouping of commelinid monocots, pineapples are part of the Angiospermae, or flowering plants, and the Magnoliophyta, or flowering plants with seeds enclosed in an ovary. The Bromeliaceae family, to which pineapples belong, is characterized by their rosette-forming growth habit and their ability to store water in their leaves. This botanical illustration not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of John Reeves but also provides valuable insights into the natural history of this iconic tropical fruit. The meticulous attention to detail and the stunning use of color make this a captivating addition to any collection of botanical art.
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