Aestivum Collection

Plants / Galanthus Nivalis
Snowdrop Depicted with Leucajum Aestivum : Snowflake

Cereal grains
Wheat, Triticum aestivum 1, rye, Secale cereale 2, barley, Hordeum distichon 3, and oats, Avena sativa 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Vast golden wheat field
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with a lone oak tree along a country road; Washington, United States of America

Summer snowflake, Leucojum aestivum. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Bulgar and truffle mushrooms
Black bulgar, Bulgaria inquinans, candlestick fungus, Xylaria hypoxylon, Elaphomyces muricatus (Elaphomyces variegatus), black truffle, Tuber melanosporum, and summer truffle, Tuber aestivum

Wheat, Triticum aestivum, and barley, Hordeum vulgare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Curtis British Entomology Plate 251
Coleoptera: Leiodes cinnamomea (Truffle Beetle) [Plant: Tuber, cf. aestivum (Tuber cibarium = Lycoperdon tuber, Truffle)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 108
Coleoptera: Paederus fuscipes (New Forest Paederus) [Plant: Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snow-flake)] Date: 1824-39

Triticum aestivum, Wheat
Date: 1805

Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle
Golden wheat field on rolling hills with a lone tree in the middle; Palouse, Washington, United States of America

Palouse wheat fields from Steptoe Butte at sunset, Washington, USA
Palouse wheat fields in warm colours from Steptoe Butte at sunset; Washington, United States of America

Wheat field on a sunny day
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with two oak trees on the horizon; Oregon, United States of America

Wheat field (Triticum)

Triticum aestivum, Wheat, - Watercolour by Franz Bauer, c.1805. Longitudinal section of basal portion of juvenile plants. Paper, watercolour, signed

Stem rust, Puccinia, wheat, Triticum aestivum - By Franz Bauer. Paper, watercolour, signed. London, Natural History Museum, Library and Archives, Unfinished Drawings of Plants, vol. 6, no. 77

Truffle varieties, Tuber aestivum, and jelly babies, Leotia lubrica.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Germinating seed of the radish 1-7, wheat 8 and barley 9.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Truffle, Tuber aestivum 1, red truffle, Melanogaster variegatus 2, and olive earth-tongue 3.. Truffle, Tuber aestivum 1, red truffle, Melanogaster variegatus 2, and olive earth-tongue

Wheat field (Triticum) with lane

Wheatfield (Triticum) with lane

Wheat crop in young ear on a bright summer day with blue sky and clouds near West Woodhay, Berkshire, England, June

Lodged wheat crop, partially flattened by a summer storm, Berkshire, England, July

Wheat crop in ear near West Woodhay, Berkshire, England, June

Wheat crop in ripening ear on a bright summer day with blue sky and clouds near West Woodhay, Berkshire, England, July

Picture No. 10886615
Native Summer Snowflake - aestivum in the Piddle Valley (Leucojum aestivum ssp. aestivum) Date:

Loddon Lily
The Loddon Lily (Leucojum Aestivum), takes its name from the River Loddon in Hampshire, England. It is also known as the Summer Snowflake or Giant Snowflake. Date: 1950s

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"Aestivum: A Celebration of Nature's Bounty" Step into the enchanting world of Aestivum, where plants and flowers flourish in all their glory. From the delicate Galanthus Nivalis, also known as the snowdrop, to the mesmerizing Summer Snowflake or Leucojum aestivum, this captivating realm is a haven for botanical enthusiasts. But it's not just about pretty petals; Aestivum embraces the vital role of cereal grains. The golden fields sway with wheat and barley, Triticum aestivum and Hordeum vulgare respectively, providing sustenance for countless lives. Curtis British Entomology Plate 251 showcases nature's intricate dance between these crops and buzzing insects. Speaking of mushrooms, Aestivum boasts an array of culinary delights like Bulgar and truffle varieties such as Tuber aestivum. These earthy treasures add depth to dishes that tantalize taste buds around the globe. Yet amidst this abundance lies a tale of resilience. Stem rust caused by Puccinia threatens our beloved wheat (Triticum aestivum), reminding us that nature can be both nurturing and challenging. We must protect what we hold dear. Intriguingly diverse germinating seeds grace this landscape too – radish sprouts from 1 to 7 days old alongside wheat at day 8 and barley at day 9 – showcasing life's miraculous journey from tiny beginnings to flourishing growth. Aestivium beckons you to immerse yourself in its tapestry of colors, scents, flavors, and textures. It whispers tales of interconnectedness between flora and fauna while urging us to cherish Earth’s gifts responsibly. Let us embrace this harmonious symphony orchestrated by Mother Nature herself within Aestivium's borders - a true testament to her boundless creativity.