Persea gratissima, avocado
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Persea gratissima, avocado
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Edible Laurales Magnoliid Magnoliidae Angiospermae Avocado Dicot Dicotyledon Lauraceae Magnoliophyta
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Persea gratissima, commonly known as the avocado, is a beloved and nutritious edible fruit that hails from the tropical Americas. This stunning botanical illustration of the avocado tree, taken from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London, showcases the beauty and intricacy of this flowering plant. As a member of the Lauraceae family, within the order Laurales and the class Magnoliidae, Persea gratissima is an angiosperm, or a flowering plant. This means that it produces seeds enclosed in an ovary, which develops into a fruit. The tree can grow up to 15 meters tall and bears large, glossy leaves. The avocado tree is a monoecious plant, meaning that it produces both male and female flowers on the same tree. The male flowers are small and produce pollen, while the female flowers develop into the fruit. The fruit of the avocado tree, which is often referred to as a "stone fruit" or a "single-seed fruit," is actually an enlarged seed that is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and essential nutrients. The avocado has a long and fascinating history. It was first cultivated by the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America over 10,000 years ago. The fruit was highly valued for its nutritional benefits and was used in various culinary and medicinal applications. Today, avocados are enjoyed around the world for their delicious taste and impressive health benefits. This beautiful botanical illustration not only showcases the scientific details of the avocado tree but also highlights its aesthetic appeal. The intricate details of the leaves, flowers, and fruit are rendered with precision and artistry, making it a true treasure in the world of botanical illustration.
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