

Botanical plate of avocado with whole fruit, seed, and internal anatomy.
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Striking engraving of Persea gratissima, known today as avocado, showing fruit exterior and a cross-section with seed structure. Drawn by Turpin and published in the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali.
Details:
Plate title: Alloro pomifero
Scientific name: Persea gratissima
Sheet size: approx. 22 × 14 cm
Technique: Hand-colored engraving
Excellent condition
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