Mespilus germanica, Canadian medlar
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Mespilus germanica, Canadian medlar
Azeroles plate 7 fIllustration from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Azerole du Canada
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1804 Azerole Pear Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Johan Mayer Johann Mayer Medlar Mespilus Pomona Franconica Rosaceae Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Mespilus Germanica
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning illustration is a beautiful representation of Mespilus germanica, commonly known as the Canadian medlar or Azerole du Canada. The image is taken from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2, a horticultural publication by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg, Germany, published in 1779. The illustration, titled "Azerole du Canada," showcases the various stages of this flowering plant, from its delicate flowers to its unique fruit. Mespilus germanica is a member of the Rosaceae family, which includes a diverse range of flowering plants, from apples and pears to roses and cherries. As an eudicot, it is part of the large group of flowering plants that have two seed leaves, or cotyledons, when they germinate. This plant is also an angiosperm, meaning it produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. The Canadian medlar is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, but it has naturalized in many parts of the world, including Canada. The plant is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is characterized by its white, five-petaled flowers that bloom in the spring, followed by its distinctive fruit, which resembles a small, round pear. The fruit of the Canadian medlar is unique in that it is not edible when it is first ripe. Instead, it must be "bletted," or allowed to soften and develop a brown, wrinkled appearance before it can be eaten. This process allows the fruit to develop a sweet, syrupy texture and a rich, complex flavor. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations. The attention to detail in Mayer's work is truly remarkable, making this a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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