Ceratonia siliqua, carob bean tree
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Ceratonia siliqua, carob bean tree
Illustration of carob beans by B. Thanner. The beans were used as weights for gems and precious metals
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Bean Carob Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Gemstone Legume Leguminosae Rosid Section Seed Angiospermae Carob Tree Ceratonia Ceratonia Siliqua Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: The Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): Nature's Ancient Gem Weights 2. Description: This illustration showcases the intriguing beauty of the Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), also known as the Locust Tree or St. John's Bread. Belonging to the Fabaceae family, this eudicotyledonous angiosperm is a member of the Rosid clade and the Fabales order. The Carob Tree is renowned for its distinctive, flat, brown, and kidney-shaped seeds, which have been used for centuries as natural gem weights in various cultures. The seeds, encased in long, green, and curved pods, are shown in this illustration by the skilled hand of B. Thanner. As a leguminous plant, the Carob Tree is rich in nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its root nodules, contributing to the enrichment of the soil it grows in. The tree is native to the Mediterranean region, thriving in hot, dry climates. Its green, compound leaves and attractive, pinkish-white flowers add to its allure. The Carob Tree is an essential part of the Mediterranean ecosystem, providing food and shelter for numerous wildlife species. Its edible seeds, which can be eaten raw or roasted, have been used for human consumption since ancient times. The tree's sweet, sticky sap is also used to make a traditional sweet syrup, known as "melasitzas" or "sticky syrup," in Greece. This illustration serves as a testament to the Carob Tree's rich history and its various uses, from its role as a natural gem weight to its significance as a food source and a beautiful, flowering plant. The Carob Tree's enduring appeal lies in its versatility and its ability to thrive in challenging environments, making it a true gem among the plant kingdom.
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