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Illustrating oil palms

Who drew the first scientific illustration of an oil palm? Not this guy!

Posted byjonathanrobinsMay 4, 2021May 13, 2021Posted inoil palm tree, palm oil, ScienceTags:botany, economic botany, Elizabeth Blackwell, illustration, Jacquin, oil palm, palm oilLeave a comment on Illustrating oil palms

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