Ilex paraguensis, yerba mate
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Ilex paraguensis, yerba mate
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33
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Aquifoliaceae Aquifoliales Asterid Camellia Camellia Sinensis Camellia Thea Camellieae Conifer Coniferae Coniferophyta Coniferous Ericales Eudicot Genus Gymnosperm Herb Herbal Holly Ilex Lambert Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon
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This exquisite painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute showcases the beauty of Ilex paraguensis, commonly known as yerba mate, a plant native to South America. Belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family, Ilex paraguensis is a coniferous shrub or small tree, distinguished by its evergreen leaves with distinctive parallel veins and a waxy, smooth surface. Redoute's illustration captures the plant in its full botanical glory, revealing the intricate details of its flowers. The yerba mate plant produces small, greenish-white flowers in dense clusters, which later give way to red or yellow drupes. The plant is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant, and is classified as an eudicot, specifically within the Ericales order and the Camellieae family. The botanical name Ilex paraguensis refers to its place of origin, Paraguay, and the genus name Ilex is derived from the Greek word for "holly," an apt comparison due to the similarity in shape and structure of their leaves. This plant is also known as the Paraguayan holly or the South American holly. Redoute's illustration is part of his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), published between 1827 and 1833. The work is a testament to Redoute's exceptional talent as a botanical illustrator, and his dedication to accurately documenting the natural world. This painting offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world as it was discovered and documented during the 19th century.
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