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Christs thorn jujube, Ziziphus spina-christi
Christs thorn jujube, Ziziphus spina-christi (Christs thorn, Zizyphus paliurus). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816
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Christs Couchman Curtis Sims Thorn Jujube Paliurus
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This exquisitely hand-colored botanical engraving depicts the Christ's Thorn, or Jujube tree, scientifically known as Ziziphus spina-christi, also occasionally referred to as Zizyphus paliurus. The tree is native to the Middle East and North Africa, and has been cultivated for its fruit and medicinal properties since ancient times. The common name "Christ's Thorn" derives from the belief that the tree's thorns were used to make the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. The engraving, published in the Botanical Magazine by John Sims and William Curtis in London in 1816, captures the tree's intricate details with remarkable precision. The illustration shows the tree's gnarled trunk and branches, adorned with small, oval leaves and clusters of yellow-green fruit. The thorns, which are sharp and hooked, are also clearly depicted, adding to the tree's distinctive appearance. The Christ's Thorn is a small, deciduous tree that can grow up to 15 feet tall. Its fruit, which is similar in size and shape to a plum, is edible and has a sweet, juicy pulp that is rich in nutrients. The tree has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and fever. This beautiful and intricately detailed botanical engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the botanical illustrators of the 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world and the rich biodiversity of the Middle East and North Africa.
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