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Pyrus sp. pear (The Brown Beurre Pear)
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Pyrus sp. pear (The Brown Beurre Pear)
Plate 27 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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1779 1832 Beurre Edible Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Hooker Pear Pomona Londinensis Pyrus Rosaceae Rosales Rosid William Hooker Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 27 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) showcases a stunning and intricately detailed illustration of Pyrus sp. pear, specifically identified as The Brown Beurre Pear. This beautiful plant specimen is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The illustration, created during the 19th century, was produced by the renowned botanist and explorer, William Hooker. The Brown Beurre Pear, a member of the Rosaceae family, is an edible fruit that belongs to the angiosperms, a group of flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. This particular pear variety is classified as a eudicot, angiospermae, and magnoliophyta, and is part of the Rosales order, Eurosid division, and Fabidae family. The illustration captures the pear in its mature state, with its green and brown hues representing the ripe fruit. The delicate petals of the pear flower can be seen in the background, adding to the overall beauty and intricacy of the image. The Pear is a significant food source and is widely cultivated for its sweet and juicy fruit. William Hooker, the illustrator, was an influential figure in the field of botany during the 18th and 19th centuries. He was the son of the famous botanist, Joseph Hooker, and went on to become the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Hooker's work on Pomona Londinensis, which included this illustration of The Brown Beurre Pear, was a significant contribution to the scientific community during this period. The illustration serves as a testament to the intricacy and beauty of the natural world, as well as the dedication and skill of the botanists and illustrators of the past. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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