Abelmoschus esculentus, ladys fingers
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Abelmoschus esculentus, ladys fingers
Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Canton Eudicot Eurosid Finger John Reeves Malvaceae Malvales Malvidae Reeves Abelmoschus Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Okra
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Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China, housed in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, features an intricately detailed illustration of Abelmoschus esculentus, commonly known as Ladies Fingers or Okra. This beautiful botanical drawing, created in the 19th century, showcases the plant in all its glory, with its large, velvety leaves and distinctive, elongated, finger-like capsules. John Reeves (1774-1856), a British botanical artist, created this masterpiece during his tenure in China as an employee of the East India Company. Reeves was a prolific artist and botanist, documenting a vast array of flora from China, including this member of the Malvaceae family. Abelmoschus esculentus is a flowering plant native to Africa, but it has become widely cultivated in Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean. The plant is an eudicot, belonging to the order Malvales, and its flowers are attractive to a variety of pollinators, contributing to its success as a cultivated crop. The okra pods, which resemble long, slender fingers, are not only visually striking but also edible. They are rich in nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, and folate. In many cultures, okra is a staple ingredient in traditional dishes, adding texture and flavor to soups, stews, and curries. This stunning botanical illustration offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom, as well as the meticulous work of John Reeves and other botanical artists of the 19th century. It serves as a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, inviting us to appreciate the intricacies of nature and the artistry of those who documented it.
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