Asterales Collection (page 9)

Calogyne corrugata
Plate 20 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Zinnia sp. zinnia
Plate 35 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Also shows Zinnia verticilata, Elegans, Grandiflora, Sulphurea and Multiflora

Calotis lappulacea, bur daisy
Plate 60 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Chrysanthemum sp. chrysanthemum
Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Annual and biannual plants

Handwritten notes by John Abbot
Handwritten notes to accompany Plate 34, 7 from Volume 16 by John Abbot. Illustration of Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Helianthus tomentosus, Jerusalem artichoke
Watercolour by Margaret Stones, 1982. Stones studied plants under the microscope as well as dried and living specimens. This drawing shows the full sized plant

Senecio vulgaris, groundsel
Folio 46 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Senecio pseudoarnica Less. seaside ragwort
Sketch 11, Newfoundland Volumes. From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arctotis sp. South African daisy
Watercolour No. 52 by Gertrude Metz, 1777. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysanthemum segetum, corn marigold
Corn marigold in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, July 2004

Tussilago farfara, coltsfoot
Close-up of a coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, March 2003

Echinacea purpurea, purple coneflower

Helichrisum brachteatum, strawflower
Illustration of strawflower (Helichrisum brachteatum) by Sydney Parkinson

Velleia pubescens, herb
Watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lobelia cardinalis, cardinal flower
Illustration No.1 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum

Lactuca sativa, lettuce
Plate 19 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Picture depicts a close-up on a lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Illustration entitled Plantes pour salades

Zinnia peruviana, Peruvian zinnia
Sketch 180 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Anthemis cotula, mayweed chamomile
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Helichrysum obconicum
Copper plate by Gabriel Smith from the original drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Barrosoa apiculata
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Eupatorium succulentum

Baccharis pingraea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Chrysocoma albiflora

Helianthus tubaeformis, southern sunflower
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Callistephus chinensis, China aster
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Arctic Daisy (Chrysanthemum Arcticum), Alaska

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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.