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Theobroma cacao, cocoa plant
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Theobroma cacao, cocoa plant
Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Art And Illustration Botanical Illustration Cacao Cacao Tree Cocoa Cocoa Plant Cocoa Pod Cocoa Tree Cross Section Eudicot Eurosid John Reeves Malvales Malvidae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Theobroma cacao, the cocoa plant. This exquisite 19th century drawing showcases the intricate details of the cacao tree's leaves, with their distinctive lobed shape and glossy, dark green surface. The cocoa tree, a flowering plant, is an angiosperm, belonging to the eudicot clade, specifically the Malvales order and the Malvaceae family. The cross-section depiction reveals the complex structure of the cocoa pod, encased in a thick, fibrous rind. Inside, the pod contains numerous cocoa beans, which are the source of cocoa, a beloved food item cherished around the world. The cocoa pod is also shown in its natural state, hanging from the tree's branches, surrounded by other leaves. John Reeves, the British botanical artist, meticulously captured the essence of this Asian plant, which was introduced to Europe in the late 16th century. This illustration serves as a testament to the rich botanical legacy of the past, as well as the captivating beauty of the natural world. The intricate details of the drawing, from the veins on the leaves to the texture of the cocoa pod, offer a glimpse into the intricacies of the cacao tree and its importance as a source of one of the world's most beloved foods.
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