Opuntia tuna, 1848
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Hand-coloured lithograph on paper by Sydenham Teast Edwards, 1848. Artwork from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, volume 38, plate 1557. Current accepted plant name is Opuntia tuna, commonly known as cochineal cactus or prickly pear.
Curtis's Botanical Magazine is the longest running botanical periodical featuring colour illustrations of plants and has been published continuously since 1787.
Copyright © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Media ID 24247928
Date: 6th January 2022
Source: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job Title: Kew Library
Credit: © The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Associated Categories: Curtis's Botanical Magazine
Associated Categories: Cacti and Succulents
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