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Cereus sp. cactus
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Cereus sp. cactus
Plate 31 from Plantae Selectae (1754) by Christoph Jakob Trew, (1750-1775). Painting by Georg Dionysius Ehret
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18th Century Cactaceae Cacti Cactus Caryophyllales Cereus Ehret Eudicot Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Trew
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Plate 31 from Christoph Jakob Trew's seminal work, "Plantae Selectae," showcases a stunning representation of a Cereus sp. cactus in full bloom. This exquisite illustration, produced by the renowned botanical artist Georg Dionysius Ehret, was created between 1750 and 1775. The captivating image highlights the cactus's distinctive features, including its tall, columnar stem adorned with ribs, and the large, radiant pink flowers that bloom at its apex. Cereus is a genus of cacti belonging to the family Cactaceae, order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, and subclass Rosidae. This cactus is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it possesses two cotyledons, or seed leaves, which aid in the plant's early growth. Ehret's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the cactus's flowers. Each flower is illustrated with its petals unfurled, revealing their delicate, overlapping structure. The flower's reproductive parts, including the stamen and pistil, are also clearly visible. Christoph Jakob Trew, the publisher of "Plantae Selectae," was a significant figure in the world of botanical illustration during the 18th century. His work was instrumental in documenting and disseminating knowledge about various plant species, making it an invaluable resource for botanists and horticulturists of the time. This image of a Cereus sp. cactus in bloom offers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the remarkable skill of Georg Dionysius Ehret and the dedication of Christoph Jakob Trew to documenting it.
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