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Prunus sp. peaches and plums
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Prunus sp. peaches and plums
18th century watercolour drawing by by Maria van Huysum. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Amygdaleae Amygdaloideae Eudicot European Plum Eurosid Fabidae Juicy Peach Plum Prunus Prunus Domestica Prunus Persica Purple Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Succulent Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Huysum Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite 18th century watercolor drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian's contemporary, Maria van Huysum, showcases a luscious arrangement of Prunus sp. peaches and plums. The botanical illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, captivates the viewer with its intricate details and vibrant colors. The Prunus genus, belonging to the Rosaceae family, is known for its fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, including the popular peach (Prunus persica) and plum (Prunus domestica). These angiosperms, or flowering plants, are dicots, meaning they have two seed leaves and are part of the eudicots, or advanced dicots. The European plum (Prunus domestica) and peach (Prunus persica) are both rosids, a subclass of the larger eurosids, which also includes roses and strawberries. The amygdaloideae, or almond order, to which Prunus belongs, is characterized by the presence of amygdalin, a compound that gives the fruits of these plants their characteristic sweet taste and bitter almond flavor. Van Huysum's masterful depiction of these succulent fruits, with their juicy, purple hues, invites the viewer to imagine the luscious taste and texture of these fruits. The delicate petals of the peach and plum blossoms, artfully rendered in watercolor, add to the allure of this botanical treasure. As a testament to van Huysum's skill as an artist and her deep understanding of botany, this watercolor drawing remains a captivating work of art and an invaluable resource for the study of these beloved fruit-bearing plants.
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