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Tahitian. Illustration (p.438) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches
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Tahitian. Illustration (p.438) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches
Illustration (p.438) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890
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Arecaceae Arecales Charles Darwin Commelinid Darwin200 Monocot Monocotyledon Palm Palm Tree Palmae Tahitian Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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This illustration, taken from the first illustrated edition of Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches, published in 1890, showcases a traditional Tahitian man standing before a towering palm tree. The man, dressed in a simple loincloth, gazes intently at the open pages of a book, likely absorbing the knowledge contained within. The palm tree, a member of the Arecaceae family and the order Arecales, dominates the scene with its grand stature and intricate, fan-shaped leaves. As a member of the monocotyledon class, or monocots, and the subclass Magnoliophyta, or flowering plants, this palm tree is an essential component of the tropical ecosystem. Its scientific name, Palmae, reflects its status as a palm tree, and the specific taxonomic order, Arecales, highlights its placement within the larger grouping of commelinids. The delicate, white flowers of the palm tree, which can be seen peeking out from the foliage, are a testament to its role as an angiosperm, or a seed-bearing plant with enclosed seeds. The beauty and resilience of this palm tree, as well as the rich cultural significance of the Tahitian man and his connection to the natural world, make this illustration a timeless and captivating representation of the natural history of the Pacific Islands.
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