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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

Recent Posts

  • Oil Palm wins AHA’s Bentley Prize in World History October 31, 2022
  • Oil Palm wins Agricultural History Society Award October 7, 2022
  • Interview: Gastropod April 20, 2022
  • Conference:”Raw and Refined: Commodities, Processing, and Global Perspectives” August 23, 2021
  • Hot industries in cold places June 2, 2021
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