Theobroma cacao, chocolate
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Theobroma cacao, chocolate
Collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London
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This stunning photograph showcases a Theobroma cacao specimen, commonly known as the cocoa tree or cacao tree, which was collected in Jamaica by Sir Hans Sloane during the late 17th century. The Theobroma cacao is a flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, specifically the Malvioideae subfamily, and is an eudicot, angiosperm, and rosid. This particular specimen is now held at the esteemed Natural History Museum in London. The cocoa tree is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, specifically the Greater Antilles and Central America. The tree is evergreen and can grow up to 20 feet tall. The cacao pod, which is the fruit of the tree, is oblong and contains 30-60 cocoa beans, which are used to produce chocolate. Sir Hans Sloane, an Irish physician, naturalist, and collector, amassed an extensive collection of natural specimens during his travels in the Caribbean. His collection, which included over 50,000 items, was donated to King Charles II of England in 1727 and formed the foundation of the British Museum, which later became the Natural History Museum. The cocoa tree and its beans have been cultivated for thousands of years for their delicious and versatile properties. Theobroma cacao is valued for its rich, complex flavor and is used in various forms, including cocoa powder, chocolate, and cocoa butter. This photograph is a testament to the historical significance of this remarkable plant and the important role that collecting and preserving natural specimens plays in scientific discovery.
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