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Wild plum tree, Prunus domestica
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Wild plum tree, Prunus domestica
Wild plum tree, Prunus domestica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the wild plum tree, Prunus domestica, in full bloom. The intricate details of the tree's delicate branches, adorned with clusters of pink and white blossoms, are beautifully rendered in this botanical illustration. The wild plum tree is a small, deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia. It is a member of the Rosaceae family, which also includes apples, cherries, and peaches. Richard Duppa, a renowned botanical illustrator, created this illustration as part of his work on The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, had developed a system for classifying plants based on their morphological features. Duppa's illustrations were an essential part of this groundbreaking work, providing accurate and detailed records of the plants he observed. The wild plum tree is an important vegetable plant, producing small, round fruits that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The tree's blossoms are a vital source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, making it an essential component of many ecosystems. The intricate beauty of the wild plum tree's blossoms, captured in this handcoloured copperplate engraving, serves as a reminder of the intricate and delicate balance of nature.
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