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How did Plumeria become a subject of botanical illustration and studies?
Plumeria became a subject of botanical illustration and studies during the Age of Exploration and the development of botanical science. As botanists and explorers encountered new plant species during their travels, they documented their findings through botanical illustrations and descriptions. Plumeria’s unique characteristics, including its flower structure, leaf shape, and growth habit, made it a fascinating subject for botanical studies and classification. The detailed botanical illustrations of Plumeria contributed to our understanding of the plant’s taxonomy and morphology and became valuable resources for future research and identification. The botanical studies of Plumeria have provided a comprehensive record of the plant’s diversity and served as a foundation for its classification as a distinct genus within the Apocynaceae family.