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Wild black cherry, Prunus serotina
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Wild black cherry, Prunus serotina
Wild black cherry, Prunus serotina. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the wild black cherry tree, Prunus serotina, in all its botanical glory. The intricately detailed illustration, created by David Blair and expertly reproduced by Hanhart, showcases the beauty and complexity of this important medicinal plant. The wild black cherry, also known as the eastern black cherry or rum cherry, is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves, which turn a vibrant red and gold in the fall, and its white to pinkish-white flowers that bloom in late spring. The tree is perhaps best known for its edible, dark purple-black fruits, which ripen in late summer and are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The wild black cherry has a long history of use in herbal medicine. Indigenous peoples of North America used the bark, leaves, and fruit of the tree to treat a variety of ailments, including arthritis, gout, and fever. European settlers also recognized the medicinal properties of the tree and used it to make a syrup to treat coughs and colds, as well as a laxative. The lithograph is taken from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, a comprehensive work published in London in 1880. The text accompanying the illustration provides valuable information about the botanical characteristics of the wild black cherry, as well as its medicinal uses and preparations. This beautiful and informative print is a testament to the rich natural history of the wild black cherry and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the knowledge of medicinal plants. It is a must-have for any botanical or medical collection, and a delight for anyone with an appreciation for the natural world.
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