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Angiosperm Collection (page 100)

Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Annona cheremoya, custard apple

Annona cheremoya, custard apple
Plate 62 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Aerides iindleyanum, rock orchid

Aerides iindleyanum, rock orchid
Plate 65 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Gentiana sp. blue gentian

Gentiana sp. blue gentian
Plate 63 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mussaenda speciosa

Mussaenda speciosa
Plate 66 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Habernaria logicalearata, orchid and Lilium neilgherrense, l

Habernaria logicalearata, orchid and Lilium neilgherrense, l

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Cocos nucifera, coconut tree

Cocos nucifera, coconut tree
Plate 69 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Knightia excelsa, rewarewa

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa
Engraving after original drawing by Ferdinand Bauer from Transactions of the Linnean Society Vol. 10, Tab 2. P.194

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Leucozona lucorum L. hoverfly

Leucozona lucorum L. hoverfly
Adult female Hover fly (Diptera: family Syrphidae) feeding on clover flowers. Hoverflies resemble bees and wasps. Most adult hoverflies feed on nectar and pollen

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Genet a balais, yellow broom

Genet a balais, yellow broom
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Stages in Pruning - 5

Stages in Pruning - 5
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Stages in Pruning - 4

Stages in Pruning - 4
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Stages in Pruning - 3

Stages in Pruning - 3
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Stages in Pruning - 2

Stages in Pruning - 2
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Pruning tools: pruning knives (a, b, c) trimming knife (d), pr

Pruning tools: pruning knives (a, b, c) trimming knife (d), pr
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus persica, peach

Prunus persica, peach
Plate 18 from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Prugnon blanc musque

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. (29) apricot peach (30) double flower peach

Prunus sp. (29) apricot peach (30) double flower peach
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Abricotee, Double fleur

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. red pompon clingstone peach

Prunus sp. red pompon clingstone peach
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Pavie rouge de Pomponne

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mespilus germanica, Canadian medlar

Mespilus germanica, Canadian medlar
Azeroles plate 7 fIllustration from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Azerole du Canada

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. (27) Persian peach (26) late purple peach

Prunus sp. (27) Persian peach (26) late purple peach
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Persique, Purpee tardive

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. (14) small early violet peach (15) large early v

Prunus sp. (14) small early violet peach (15) large early v
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Petite viole

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. (1) early white peach (2) early troy peach (3) d

Prunus sp. (1) early white peach (2) early troy peach (3) d
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Avant-Peche

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus persica, bud and elements of peach flower

Prunus persica, bud and elements of peach flower
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Bourgeon et parties anatomiques de la fleur

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus persica, small peach flower (left), large peach flowe

Prunus persica, small peach flower (left), large peach flowe
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Petite et Grande Fleur

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mespilus sp. azerole-pear

Mespilus sp. azerole-pear
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Azerole-poire

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mespilus germanica, flower of medlar

Mespilus germanica, flower of medlar
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled La Fleur du Nefflier

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus gondouinii, May duke cherry

Prunus gondouinii, May duke cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus cerasus, German morello cherry

Prunus cerasus, German morello cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Griotte d allemagne

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus cerasus, common morello cherry

Prunus cerasus, common morello cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Griotte commune

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. Dutch cherry

Prunus sp. Dutch cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Cerise de Hollande ou Coularde

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus avium, cherry

Prunus avium, cherry
Plate 22 from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Gros gobet

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. bunched cherry

Prunus sp. bunched cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Cerise a Bouquet

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus avium, early cherry

Prunus avium, early cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Cerise hative

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. yellowheart cherry

Prunus sp. yellowheart cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Guigne jaune

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. large blackheart cherry

Prunus sp. large blackheart cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Grosse Guigne noire luisant

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. small blackheart cherry

Prunus sp. small blackheart cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Petite Guigne noir

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus avium, flower of cherry tree

Prunus avium, flower of cherry tree
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Double fleur de Cerisier

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prunus sp. round fruited cherry

Prunus sp. round fruited cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Fleur de Cerisier a fruit rond

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Cacatua galerita, sulphur-crested cockatoo

Cacatua galerita, sulphur-crested cockatoo
Drawing No. 61, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Fuegians going to trade with Patagonians in Zapallos

Fuegians going to trade with Patagonians in Zapallos

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Camellia japonica woodsii, camellia

Camellia japonica woodsii, camellia
Illustration from Illustrations & descriptions..of Camelli (1831) by William Beattie Booth (1804-1874) with drawings by Alfred Chandler

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Camellia japonica paeoniflora rosea, camellia

Camellia japonica paeoniflora rosea, camellia
Illustration from Camellieae 1837, by William Beattie Booth (1804-1874) with drawings by Alfred Chandler

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Camellia japonica fimbriata, camellia

Camellia japonica fimbriata, camellia
Illustration from Camellieae 1837, by William Beattie Booth (1804-1874) with drawings by Alfred Chandler

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Auricula sp

Auricula sp
Illustration from page 64/65 of Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Rana maxima, bull frog

Rana maxima, bull frog
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Anguis niger, bead snake & Convolvulus radice, Virginian pot

Anguis niger, bead snake & Convolvulus radice, Virginian pot
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Opheodrys sp. green snake

Opheodrys sp. green snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Green Snake

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Elaphe guttata, corn snake

Elaphe guttata, corn snake
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby. Entitled The Corn Snake

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Branta canadensis, Canada goose (detail of head)

Branta canadensis, Canada goose (detail of head)
Plate 92, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby



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Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet. From the elegant Franklinia alatamaha, commonly referred to as Franklinia, to the vibrant Hydrangea hortensis or French hydrangea, these angiosperms captivate us with their beauty. In serene landscapes like the Scottish Pine Forest or Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK, ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. Their presence reminds us of nature's resilience and timelessness. As we wander through heathlands adorned with delicate Narcissus tazetta daffodils or marvel at Weeping Willows swaying gracefully in the breeze, it becomes evident that angiosperms have an enchanting ability to transform any environment into a picturesque scene. Underneath tranquil lakes like Ain in the Alps region of France lies another captivating sight: Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) blooming underwater. These ethereal flowers create a mesmerizing underwater view that leaves us breathless. Even insects are drawn to the allure of angiosperms. In Surinam's rich biodiversity hotspot, they flit from one flower to another, pollinating and perpetuating life within this intricate ecosystem. Gossypium barbadense or cotton plants remind us of humanity's reliance on angiosperms for sustenance and materials essential for our daily lives. They serve as a reminder of how deeply intertwined we are with these remarkable organisms. Whether submerged beneath crystal-clear waters or thriving amidst lush greenery on land, angiosperms continue to inspire awe and wonder wherever they bloom. With their vast diversity and undeniable beauty, they remind us why nature is truly an extraordinary masterpiece worth preserving for generations to come.