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Piper nigrum, pepper vine
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Piper nigrum, pepper vine
Plate 24 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London
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1829 1928 Asterid Capsicum Cockburn Eudicot Magnoliid Magnoliidae Margaret Bushby La Cockburn Margaret Bushby Lascelles Pepper Piper Solanaceae Angiospermae Black Pepper Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Piper Nigrum Piperaceae
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Plate 24: Piper nigrum, or the Pepper Vine, is depicted in this stunning nineteenth-century illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn. Dated 1829, this drawing provides a detailed and accurate representation of this important angiosperm, which is a member of the Solanaceae family and the Piperales order. The pepper plant, native to South India and Southeast Asia, is an essential ingredient in various cuisines around the world due to the pungent flavor of its fruit. The illustration showcases the various stages of the pepper plant's growth, from the vibrant orange flowers to the mature, dark-colored peppercorns. The pepper vine is a climbing plant that can grow up to 20 feet in length, and its leaves are glossy and green. The pepper plant is a dicot, belonging to the Eudicot clade, and is characterized by having two seed leaves, or cotyledons, when it germinates. Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn was a renowned botanical artist of the nineteenth century, whose work was published in various botanical journals and books. Her meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of color make this illustration a valuable addition to any botanical collection. The pepper plant's scientific name, Piper nigrum, reflects its black peppercorns, which are formed from the dried, unripe fruit of the plant. This illustration offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom during the nineteenth century and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and documenting the natural world for future generations.
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