Vintage botanical illustration of Oregon Crab Apple sections.
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The image is a vintage botanical illustration featuring three cross-sectional views of an apple, specifically the 'Oregon Crab' or 'Crab Apple' (Pyrus Rivularis, Dougl.). The illustration is presented on a dark background, with each section labeled. **Top Section:** A transverse section of the apple, showing a central core with star-shaped seeds. The flesh surrounding the core is a pale yellow-brown, with a slightly grainy texture. **Middle Section:** A radial section, displaying a straight line through the center of the apple. The flesh appears as a series of concentric rings, with a similar pale yellow-brown color and grainy texture. **Bottom Section:** A tangential section, showing a more irregular pattern of the apple's flesh. The color and texture are consistent with the other sections. Below the sections, there are labels in German, French, and Spanish, providing alternative names for the apple: 'Oregonischer Holzapfel,' 'Pommier sauvage d'Oregon,' and 'Manzano silvestre de Oregon,' respectively. The illustration is accompanied by the number '209' at the top left and a note at the bottom indicating that it was published and sections made by Romaya B. Hough, B.A., Lewills, N.Y., U.S.A.


License: CC0