Turkestan rose, rosa rugosa
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Turkestan rose, rosa rugosa
Illustration of rosa rugosa (Turkestan rose) from Flora Japonica (1838) by Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866)
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Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Flora Rosa Rosaceae Rosales Roses Rosid Turkestan Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Rosa Rugosa
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This exquisite illustration showcases the enchanting beauty of the Turkestan rose, or Rosa rugosa, as depicted in Flora Japonica (1838) by the renowned Dutch botanist Philipp Franz von Siebold. The pink bloom, a member of the Rosaceae family and the Rosales order, is a striking example of the Rosid clade within the Eudicot classification. Siebold, born in 1796, was a pioneering figure in the study of Japanese flora, making significant contributions to botanical science through his extensive travels and meticulous documentation. His illustrations, such as this one, were groundbreaking in their accuracy and attention to detail. The Turkestan rose, also known as the Rugosa rose, is a deciduous shrub native to Eastern Europe, northern China, and Korea. Its distinctive pink flowers, which can range from pale pink to deep red, bloom in clusters and possess a unique fragrance. The plant is also notable for its thorny stems and hips, which can be used to make jams, jellies, and other culinary delights. As an angiosperm, the Turkestan rose is a flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. It is a dicot, meaning it has two cotyledons, and is part of the Magnoliophyta division, which includes all flowering plants. The intricate details of its petals, sepals, and stamens are on full display in this stunning nineteenth-century illustration, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the plant kingdom.
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