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Pinus wallichiana, pine tree

Plate 848 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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Cone Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Gymnosperm John Reeves Needle Pinaceae Pinales Pine Pinophyta Pinopsida Pinus Reeves Pine Tree


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Plate 848 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Pinus wallichiana, a majestic pine tree native to the Himalayas and northern China. This nineteenth-century drawing, created during the 19th century, showcases the tree's distinctive conical shape, adorned with brown and green needles arranged in clusters. The Pinus wallichiana, also known as the Wallich pine, is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family, which is within the larger group of Coniferophyta or conifers. This pine tree is an essential member of the order Pinales and the genus Pinus, which comprises over 100 species of trees. The illustration highlights the tree's cones, which are characteristic of the Pinaceae family. These cones are typically woody and conical in shape, with scales that cover the seeds. In Pinus wallichiana, the cones are large, measuring up to 20 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter. They are initially soft and green, turning brown and woody as they mature. John Reeves, the artist behind this botanical masterpiece, meticulously captured the intricate details of the Pinus wallichiana, from its needle-like leaves to its distinctive cones. Reeves was a British botanical artist who worked in China during the early 19th century, making significant contributions to the study and documentation of Chinese flora. His work, including this illustration of Pinus wallichiana, is an invaluable resource for botanists and historians today. This botanical drawing not only serves as a testament to Reeves' artistic skill but also offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the Himalayas and northern China during the 19th century.

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