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Ananas sativas
From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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18th Century Ananas Ananas Comosus Bromeliaceae Bromeliad Commelinid Ehret Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Monocot Monocotyledon Pineapple Poales Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite 18th century illustration showcases Ananas sativas, commonly known as the pineapple, as depicted in a drawing by the renowned botanical artist Georg Dionysius Ehret. The illustration is a part of Ehret's extensive collection of original drawings and sketches, now held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. Ananas sativas is a member of the Bromeliaceae family, which is a part of the larger monocotyledonous group, Angiospermae, within the division Magnoliophyta. This flowering plant is characterized by its unique structure, with a tall, succulent stem topped with a rosette of leaves and a pinecone-like inflorescence. The fruit, which is the edible part, develops from the inflorescence and is composed of multiple fused fruitlets. Ehret's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the pineapple's complex structure, from the delicate veining on the leaves to the intricate patterns on the fruit. The drawing also highlights the plant's vibrant colors, with the rich greens of the leaves contrasting beautifully with the golden hues of the ripe fruit. As a member of the Poales order and the Commelinid subclass, pineapples are an important part of the Poales commelinid clade, which also includes other economically significant plants such as bananas and sugarcane. This illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of this intriguing and delicious fruit, as well as the remarkable artistic skill of Georg Dionysius Ehret.
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