Casimiroa edulis
1910
Elsie E. Lower captured the curious White Sapote fruit (Casimiroa edulis) in this 1910 botanical study, likely created for scientific record-keeping. The illustration meticulously shows the yellow-green fruit whole, sliced open to reveal its creamy interior and large brown seed, alongside a detailed drawing of the seed itself. Handwritten notes trace the specimen back to Mr. Poinsett's Sub-tropical Garden in Miami, Florida, offering a charming glimpse into early 20th-century agricultural exploration and the documentation of exotic plants.
- Technique
- Watercolor and pencil
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- Paper
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