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Saccharum officinarum, sugarcane
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Saccharum officinarum, sugarcane
Plate 635 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Cane Commelinid Crop Dr John Dr John Fleming Fleming Harvest Monocot Monocotyledon Poaceae Poales Saccharum Shrub Sugar Sugar Cane Sugarcane Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Saccharum Officinarum
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Plate 635 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, presents a captivating illustration of Saccharum officinarum, commonly known as sugarcane. This magnificent drawing, created in the nineteenth century during the Victorian era, showcases the intricate details of this vital angiosperm. Sugarcane is a tall, perennial, tropical shrub belonging to the Poaceae family, specifically the subfamily Poideae and the tribe Saccharideae. It is a monocotyledon, characterized by a single embryonic leaf called a cotyledon. The plant is renowned for its edible stalks, which are rich in sucrose, a natural sweetener. The illustration captures the various stages of the sugarcane plant, from its robust stalks adorned with numerous leaves, to the small, greenish-yellow flowers bunched together in panicles at the top. The drawing also highlights the intricate vascular system and the cross-section of the cane, revealing the alternating rings of parenchyma and sclerenchyma tissues. Dr. John Fleming, a renowned botanist, is believed to be the creator of this exquisite drawing, which is a testament to the meticulous work and dedication of Victorian-era botanists. The Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings is a significant resource for botanical research, providing valuable insights into the rich biodiversity of India during the 19th century. Sugarcane is not only an essential crop for commercial sugar production but also holds cultural significance in many parts of the world. This beautiful illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of botanical art in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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