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Melocanna baccifera, berry bamboo
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Melocanna baccifera, berry bamboo
Plate 1050 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Plate 1050 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Melocanna baccifera, commonly known as Berry Bamboo. This botanical drawing, created in the nineteenth century, offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of Indian flora during that era. Melocanna baccifera is a species of bamboo, belonging to the Poaceae family, specifically the subfamily Bambusoideae and the tribe Commelinidae. This monocotyledonous, flowering plant is characterized by its distinctive green, berry-like fruits, which hang in clusters. The plant is also known as the "Angiospermae Melocanna" or "Magnoliophyta Melocanna," reflecting its classification as an angiosperm, a type of seed plant. The illustration, drawn by an unknown artist under the direction of Dr. John Fleming, showcases the plant in its entirety, from the slender, bamboo-like stalks to the clusters of ripe, red berries. The intricate details of the drawing highlight the plant's elegant structure, with each vein on the leaves and each seed in the berries meticulously rendered. Dr. Fleming, a renowned botanist and surgeon, was a prolific collector of Indian botanical specimens during the 19th century. His extensive collection, now housed at the Natural History Museum, provides invaluable insights into the natural history of India during that period. The Fleming Indian Drawings Collection is a testament to the importance of botanical exploration and documentation, offering a window into the past and a reminder of the ongoing fascination with the natural world. In this illustration of Melocanna baccifera, we are transported back in time, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this remarkable plant and the rich botanical heritage it represents.
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