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Cashew nut, Anacardium occidentale
Cashew nut, Anacardium occidentale. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885
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Anacardium Cashew Exotic Horticole Lillustration Linden Lucien Occidentale Pannemaeker Pieter Ripe Section Tropical
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the intricacies of the Cashew Nut Tree, Anacardium occidentale, and its ripe fruit. The image, created by renowned Belgian botanical illustrator Pieter de Pannemaeker for Jean Linden's Horticole Illustration in Brussels in 1885, showcases the tree's sectioned trunk and branches, adorned with the distinctive, heart-shaped leaves. At the center, the cashew apple, a bright, vibrant fruit, hangs from the tree, surrounded by clusters of cashew nuts. The cashew tree is native to Brazil and is now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. The tree produces the cashew apple, which is a sweet and juicy fruit, often eaten fresh or used to make various beverages and jellies. Below the apple, the cashew nut grows on the tree, attached to a hard, red shell. After harvest, the nuts are roasted to reveal their rich, buttery flavor and crunchy texture. This exquisite lithograph not only serves as a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world but also provides a glimpse into the rich botanical illustration traditions of the late 19th century. The intricate details and vibrant colors capture the essence of the cashew nut tree and its fruit, inviting us to appreciate the wonders of nature.
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