Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Museums > Natural History Museum
Asparagus officinalis, asparagus
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Asparagus officinalis, asparagus
From the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8612717
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10707560
Asparagaceae Asparagales Asparagus Edible Monocot Monocotyledon Vegetable Angiospermae Asparagus Officinalis Magnoliophyta
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> Natural History Museum
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Hither Green
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite botanical illustration showcases the elegant beauty of Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as asparagus. Hailing from the vast and diverse world of Angiosperms, specifically the Monocotyledons and the subclass Magnoliophyta, asparagus is a flowering plant belonging to the family Asparagaceae. The illustration captures the plant in all its splendor, with its tall, slender stem adorned with fern-like foliage, and the distinctive, bell-shaped flowers nestled amongst the emergent shoots. The asparagus plant is a monocot, characterized by a single cotyledon or seed leaf, and is a member of the order Asparagales. Asparagus officinalis is a highly prized edible plant, revered for its tender, spear-shaped shoots that are harvested and consumed as a vegetable. These shoots emerge from the ground in early spring, and are carefully harvested before they reach full height, ensuring their tenderness and succulence. The botanical illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the intricacies and complexities of the natural world. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacies of this humble yet delectable plant, and serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that exists within the realm of the flowering plants.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
