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Cochineal cactus and Kermes oak
Cochineal cactus or Indian fig opuntia, Opuntia ficus-indica, with cochineal beetle, Dactylopius coccus. Kermes beetle, Kermes vermilio, with Kermes oak, Quercus coccifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Brighten up your mornings with a sip of your favorite beverage from our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring stunning botanical imagery of the Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak. This captivating design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the vibrant Cochineal beetle (Dactylopius coccus) on the Cochineal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), and the Kermes beetle (Kermes vermilio) on the Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera). Each mug holds a rich, 12-ounce capacity, making it perfect for a steaming hot cup of tea or coffee. Elevate your daily routine with a touch of natural beauty and a splash of color. Order yours today!
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1795, showcases two intricately connected natural wonders: the Cochineal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) and the Kermes oak (Quercus coccifera). The Cochineal cactus, also known as the Indian fig or nopal, is depicted in the foreground with its distinctive pads, or nopales, adorned with tiny, red Cochineal beetles (Dactylopius coccus). These beetles are a vital source of the highly prized natural dye, carmine, which has been used for centuries to create a vibrant crimson hue in various industries, including food, textiles, and cosmetics. In the background, the Kermes oak tree (Quercus coccifera), also known as the Kermes oak or Ilex oak, is shown with its distinctive red-brown bark and acorns. The Kermes beetle (Kermes vermilio), a small, red insect, can be seen clinging to the oak tree. These beetles produce a similar dye, known as kermes, which was also widely used for coloring purposes. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the delicate relationship between these two plants and their respective insect inhabitants. The Cochineal cactus and Kermes oak have been intertwined for centuries, with each relying on the other for their survival and contributing to the production of valuable natural dyes.
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