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Areca nut palm tree, Areca catechu
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Areca nut palm tree, Areca catechu
Areca nut palm tree, Areca catechu, Arec a cachou. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Areca nut palm tree, Areca catechu, Arec a cachou. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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This beautiful handcoloured steel engraving depicts the Areca nut palm tree, scientifically known as Areca catechu, also referred to as the Betel nut palm, Indian almond, Pinang tree, or Areca cachou. The tree is native to the Indo-Malayan region and is widely cultivated in tropical areas for its edible nuts, which are used in various traditional practices and culinary applications. The intricately detailed illustration was created by Edouard Maubert and engraved by Lagesse for the publication "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, published by A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The meticulous attention to detail in this botanical illustration showcases the beauty and complexity of the Areca nut palm tree, with its tall, slender trunk, feathery fronds, and clusters of fruit. The Areca nut palm tree is an important species in many cultures, particularly in Southeast Asia, where it is used for various purposes, including as a source of food, medicine, and in traditional ceremonies. The nuts are chewed with betel leaves and lime, forming a popular and culturally significant substance known as paan or betel quid. The tree is also valued for its ornamental uses and is often grown as a decorative plant in tropical gardens around the world. This stunning handcoloured steel engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century, providing a window into the natural world and the rich cultural traditions associated with the Areca nut palm tree.
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