Cliftonia monophylla, buckwheat tree
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Cliftonia monophylla, buckwheat tree
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18th Century Alecto Asterid Bartram Buckwheat Caryophyllales Ericales Eudicot William Bartram Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Polygonaceae Titi
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This exquisite 18th century drawing depicts the Cliftonia monophylla, also known as the buckwheat tree. This magnificent plant is a native of the southeastern United States and belongs to the Polygonaceae family, which is part of the larger group of dicotyledonous flowering plants, Angiospermae or angiosperms. The Cliftonia monophylla is a rare and unique tree, characterized by its slender, branching trunk and large, glossy, green leaves. The illustration, drawn in intricate detail, showcases the tree's distinctive features, including the alternating arrangement of its leaves and the small, white flowers that bloom in clusters at the ends of the branches. The tree's common name, "buckwheat tree," is derived from the resemblance of its triangular seeds to those of buckwheat. This drawing is attributed to the renowned naturalist and explorer, William Bartram, who made numerous observations and illustrations of American plants during his travels in the late 1700s. Bartram's work was influential in the development of botanical science in the New World, and his meticulous drawings continue to be valued for their accuracy and beauty. The Cliftonia monophylla is classified as an eudicot, which is a type of flowering plant that has two embryonic seed leaves, or cotyledons. It is also part of the larger group of angiosperms, which includes all flowering plants. The tree's taxonomic classification is as follows: Kingdom - Plantae, Division - Magnoliophyta, Class - Magnoliopsida, Order - Ericales, Family - Polygonaceae, Genus - Cliftonia, and Species - monophylla. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the importance of documenting it for future generations. It is a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the role that botanical illustrations play in preserving and understanding it.
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