Echinocactus denudatus
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Echinocactus denudatus
Echinocactus denudatus. Plate taken from Plantarum Rariorum, by H.F. Link and F.Otto
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Cactaceae Cacti Cactus Caryophyllales Echinocactus Eudicot Plantarum Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This stunning botanical plate depicts the Echinocactus denudatus, a remarkable member of the Cactaceae family, also known as cacti or cactus. The Echinocactus denudatus is native to the mountainous regions of Mexico and is characterized by its unique, spherical shape and distinctive blue-green coloration. The plant's surface is covered in small, white, round tubercles, or areoles, which give rise to the sharp, white spines that protect it from herbivores and harsh environmental conditions. The Echinocactus denudatus is a slow-growing, monocarpic plant, meaning it flowers only once before dying. The plant produces a tall, central stem that bears a large, showy, funnel-shaped flower, typically ranging in color from yellow to red, with a diameter of up to 10 centimeters. The flower blooms for several days, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. After flowering, the plant sets fruit, which is a bright red, round, fleshy structure filled with seeds. This beautiful plate is taken from "Plantarum Rariorum," a botanical work by renowned German botanists Hermann Friedrich Pfeiffer Link and Friedrich Otto. Published in several volumes between 1840 and 1848, "Plantarum Rariorum" showcases a wide range of rare and exotic plants from around the world. The meticulous illustrations in this work are considered some of the finest examples of botanical art from the 19th century. The Echinocactus denudatus is an eudicot, a type of angiosperm, which is a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It belongs to the order Caryophyllales and the class Magnoliophyta. This plate not only highlights the beauty and intricacy of the Echinocactus denudatus but also serves as an important record of its taxonomic history and botanical significance.
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