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Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with
Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with husk, ripe nut and embryo, Lodoicea sechellarum.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827
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1827 Cocoa Coconut Curtis Double Embryo Hooker Husk Jackson Ripe Seychelles Lodoicea Spadix
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Seychelles Island Coco-Nut Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite illustration, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the natural beauty of the Seychelles Islands with a detailed depiction of a ripe coco-nut, complete with its spadix, husk, nut, and embryo. This stunning work of art, originally illustrated by WJ Hooker and beautifully engraved by Swan, transports you to a tropical paradise. Bring the enchanting allure of the Seychelles Islands into your home or office with this captivating poster print. Order yours today and let the magic of nature inspire you every day. #SeychellesIslands #Nature #PosterPrints #MaryEvansPrintsOnline #WJHooker #Swan #TropicalParadise
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, published in William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine in 1827, showcases the unique Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut, scientifically known as Lodoicea sechellaria. The image captures the ripe spadix, husk, nut, and embryo of this rare and intriguing palm tree. The Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut, also known as the double coconut or the voile noir, is endemic to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean. Unlike common coconuts, which have a single seed, the Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut produces a large, fleshy spadix surrounded by a thick, fibrous husk. The spadix contains numerous small, immature nuts, each containing a fully developed embryo. The illustration was produced by renowned botanical artist William Jackson Hooker and expertly engraved by Swan. Hooker's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of the Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut's various structures, from the delicate texture of the husk to the intricate patterns on the nut's surface. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the Seychelles Islands and the remarkable botanical discoveries of the early 19th century. The Seychelles Island Cocoa-nut remains a symbol of the unique biodiversity found in this remote and beautiful archipelago.
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