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Citrus sinensis, orange tree
Folio 34 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1768 1795 18th Century Aurantiaceae Blossom Citrus Edwards Eudicot Eurosid Folio John Edwards Malvidae Angiospermae Citrus Sinensis Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Orange Tree
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Folio 34 from A Collection of Flowers, published between 1768 and 1795, features an exquisite illustration of the citrus tree, Citrus sinensis, more commonly known as the orange tree. This beautiful print, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, was created by the skilled hand of John Edwards. The illustration captures the orange tree in all its glory, with its lush green foliage and delicate blossoms. The orange tree is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it belongs to the eudicot clade, characterized by two seed leaves, or cotyledons, at germination. The orange tree is a member of the large and diverse family Aurantiaceae, which also includes other well-known citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and grapefruits. In the botanical classification system, the orange tree is placed in the order Malvales, family Malvaceae, and subfamily Malvoideae. The illustration showcases the tree in full bloom, with clusters of fragrant white flowers adorning the branches. Each flower consists of five petals, five sepals, and numerous stamens. The fruit of the orange tree, which is not depicted in this print, is a round, juicy citrus fruit with a bright orange color and a sweet, tangy flavor. John Edwards' meticulous illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the 18th century, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the orange tree and its flowers. The print is a testament to Edwards' skill as a botanical artist and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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