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Tag Archives: Luis Meléndez
1753: The Wolf Peach
In 1753, Linnaeus gave the tomato its Latin species name lycopersicum, which means “wolf peach.” Image: Luis Meléndez: Still Life with Tomatoes, a Bowl of Aubergines and Onions (c. 1771-1774)
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Tagged 18th Century, Animals, Art, Food and Drink, Linnaeus, Luis Meléndez, Painting, Science, Spain, Sweden, Wolves
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