Asterales Collection (page 7)

Phasianus colchicus shawii, common pheasant
Plate 51 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Campanula rotundifolia, harebell

Inula helenium, elecampane
Page 27 from a volume of botanical drawings. Watercolour on paper, 1815 by Frances Anna M. Phillipps (1786-1863). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1815

Carduus nutans, musk thistle
Watercolour and ink on paper, c. mid-19th century by Ellen Hawkins (fl.1821-1868).Held in the Library and Archives

Chrysanthemum, CT scan image
CT Scan image of a Chrysanthemum

Downy Woundwort, Stachys germanica
Plate 83/11, illustration of Downy Woundwort from Deutschlands Flora (1841) by Jacob Sturm (1771-1848). Date: 1841

Archimedes swallovanus, bryozoan
Fossil bryozoan dating from the Carboniferous rocks, Mississippian, Golconda Fm. Marigold, Illinois, U.S.A

Field with Niger seed near Mulit, close to Semien Mountains, Ethiopia

Chamaemelum, Chamomile plant

Leucanthemum vulgare, Marguerite or Oxeye daisy

Aster novi-belgii, New York Asters or Michaelmas Daisy, front view

Illustration, Echinops ritro, Globe Thistle, three stalks with spiny lobed leaves and round blue flowers

Illustration in shades of orange, Helianthus sp. seven sunflowers and three bushes in background

Helichrysum italicum, Curry Plant stalks

Elfwort (Inula helenium) C016 / 5925
Elfwort (Inula helenium). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Marigold (Aricanis minor) C016 / 5548
Marigold (Aricanis minor). Page 268 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Gazania splendens, gazania and Callicarpa purpurea, purple b
Plate 29 from The Illustrated Bouquet (1857-64) by Edward Geroge Henderson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Caltha palustris, yellow marsh marigold
Drawing 1/9 made in 1906 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 031

Taraxacum offininale, dandelion clock
Dandelion seeds (Taraxacum offininale) in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photograph taken by Derek Adams, April 2003

Leucanthemum vulgare, oxeye daisy
Oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, May 2003

Dandelion growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, May 2003

Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Sonchus palustris, marsh sow-thistle
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Tagetes erecta, marigold
Illustration of marigold (Tagetes erecta) by August Johann Georg Carl Batsch (1761-1802) from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum

Brachyglottis repanda, bushmans toilet paper
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Carthamus tinctorius, safflower
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Helichrysum bracteatum, strawflower
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Celmisia gracilenta, dainty daisy
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Dampiera stricta, blue dampiera
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Senecio candidans, sea cabbage
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cacalia lanuginosa

Tagetes patula, marigold
Illustration of marigold (Tagetes patula) by August Johann Georg Carl Batsch (1761-1802) from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum

Plants for salads

Anthemis nobilis, chamomile
Plate 154 from Medicinal Plants by Bentley & Trimen, Vol 2 1880. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Olearia furfuracea, tree daisy
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Chicorium intybus, chicory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lechenaultia filiformis
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Senecio rufiglandulosus
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Tetrax tetrax, little bustard
Plate 18 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Chrysanthemum x morifolium, chrysanthemum
Plate 590 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Campanula medium, Canterbury bells
Plate 63 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Also shows Macrophylla, Barbata, Punctata, Alpina and Sarmatica

Aricanis minor, marigold
Page 268 of Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Telekia speciosa, telekia
Plate 44 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Solanum hystrix, Afghan thistle
Plate 107 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Onopordum acanthium, cotton thistle
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Matricaria chusan, upas tree
Specimen from Sloane Herbarium Vol.330, Keuk hoa. Page 57 with Petivers printed label. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dahlia hybrid, dahlia
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Dahlia hybrid, dahlia from Mexico

Tagetes erecta L. marigold

Campanula sp. bellflower
An illustration of Campanula, artist unknown. Original artwork from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Asterales, also known as the Heathland, is a captivating world of vibrant colors and delicate blooms. In this enchanting landscape near Castellucio di Norcia, poppies and cornflowers dance in harmony, painting the fields with their radiant hues. The Dahlia pinnata stands tall amidst its companions, showcasing its intricate pinnate petals. As we wander deeper into the heathland, our eyes are drawn to a majestic sunflower standing proudly against the clear blue sky. Its golden face follows the sun's path throughout the day, spreading warmth and joy to all who behold it. Nearby, a dandelion reveals its fruiting head - nature's whimsical creation that carries wishes on every breeze. Dahlias of various species grace this picturesque scene with their diverse shapes and sizes. Each petal tells a unique story as they sway gently in the wind. A small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly delicately rests upon an oxeye daisy nearby; their symbiotic relationship reminding us of nature's interconnectedness. In another corner of this magical land near Orvieto, Umbria in Italy, cornflowers bloom abundantly on fallow fields. Their intense blue petals create an awe-inspiring sight that captivates both heart and soul. Moving closer to civilization but still embracing nature's beauty lies a garden adorned with Michaelmas daisies (Aster amellus). These charming flowers bring life to any space they inhabit while inviting butterflies and bees to partake in their sweet nectar. Silybum marianum or milk thistle adds an unexpected touch of elegance with its spiky leaves and striking purple flowers. This resilient plant symbolizes hope amid adversity as it thrives even in challenging conditions. Our journey through Asterales concludes with a mesmerizing encounter between a white-legged damselfly peering curiously over an oxeye daisy.