Bristly Collection

Decorative botanical print with tamarind, locust tree, chaste tree, barberry and viburnum
5855557 Decorative botanical print with tamarind, locust tree, chaste tree, barberry and viburnum; (add.info.: Five trees, including the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica)

Bristly crab, light-blue soldier crab and pea crab
Bristly crab, Pilumnus hirtellus 1, light-blue soldier crab, Mictyris longicarpus 2, pea crab, Pinnotheres pisum 3. Pilunno irto, Mittire longicarpo, Pinnotere pisello

Fossils of extinct sea snails. Proto maraschinii, Turritella, Potamides fragilis, Nerina tuberculosa. Proto del Maraschiini, Proto turritella, Potamide fragile, Nerina turbercolosa

Bristly foxtail grass, Setaria verticillata (Rough panick-grass, Panicum verticillatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Gaillardia and Pyrethrum species
Two-coloured gaillardia, Gaillardia bicolor, bristly gaillardia, Gaillardia aristata, large marsh ox-eye, Pyrethrum uliginosum, scarlet chrysanthemum, Pyrethrum carneum, and pellitory of Spain

Spurge laurel, Daphne laureola, and bristly bellflower, Campanula cervicaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Weevils, bristly millipede and King Solomon s-seal
Rhigus, Platyoma and Cyphus weevils, bristly millipede, Polyxenus lagers and King Solomon s-seal, Polygonatum odoratum. Polydie: Rhygus, Plathyome, Cyphus, Pollyxene, Polygonatum

Bristly locust tree, Robinia hispida
La Robin couleur de chair. Bristly locust tree, Robinia hispida. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Curtis British Entomology Plate 314
Coleoptera: Sarrotrium muticum = Orthocerus clavicornis (Hairy-horned Beetle) [Plant: Picris echioides (Bristly Ox-tongue)] Date: 1824-39

The fretful porcupine (coloured engraving)
3641904 The fretful porcupine (coloured engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fretful porcupine)

Hairy Leg Bell (Galerina vittiformis) between flowering Bristly Haircap (Polytrichum piliferum), Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Mountain Moss Psilocybe (Deconica montana) and Bristly Haircap (Polytrichum piliferum) covered with ice crystals, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, Noord-Holland

Giant Forest Hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), side view

Bristly or pink honeysuckle, Lonicera hispidula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1835

Picture No. 10755084
Prickly poppy, flower and bristly capsule. (Papaver argemone) Date:

Picture No. 10899464
Bearded Bellflower - in flower - against the light (Campanula barbata) Date:

Bristly ox-tongue (Picris echioides)
Bristly ox-tongue in bloom. Portland, Dorset, UK June 2007

Bedstraw stem, SEM
Bedstraw stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stem of bedstraw (Galium sp.). The bedstraws are sweet-smelling herbaceous plants of the Rubiaceae family, which includes coffee

Flowers of Borage Borago officinalis, against the light. From south Europe; Dorset
ROG-13351 Flowers of Borage - against the light. From south Europe; Dorset. UK Borago officinalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Borage (Borago officinalis) in flower. South European species, naturalised in UK
ROG-13450 Borage - in flower. South European species, naturalised in UK. Borago officinalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Bristly: Nature's Intricate Designs" Discover the fascinating world of "bristly" creatures and plants that showcase nature's intricate designs. From the bristly crab to the light-blue soldier crab and pea crab, these unique crustaceans captivate with their spiky exteriors. Delve into ancient history as fossils of extinct sea snails reveal their once-bristled shells, providing a glimpse into prehistoric marine life. Meanwhile, the bristly foxtail grass, Setaria verticillata, stands tall with its prickly spikes swaying in the wind. In gardens adorned with Gaillardia and Pyrethrum species, vibrant blooms emerge from bristly stems, adding a touch of color to any landscape. The spurge laurel and Daphne laureola boast both beauty and sharpness as their leaves display a distinct bristle-like texture. Explore the intriguing world of insects where weevils scuttle alongside the bristly millipede and King Solomon's-seal plant. These tiny creatures rely on their prickles for protection in an ever-changing environment. The majestic presence of the bristly locust tree, Robinia hispida, commands attention with its thorny branches reaching towards the sky. Curtis British Entomology Plate 314 showcases stunning illustrations capturing every detail of these remarkable trees. Witness nature's whimsical side as fretful porcupines roam through forests in beautifully colored engravings. Their quills stand out among other animals' fur or feathers due to their distinctive barbs. Marvel at delicate flowers like the bristly or pink honeysuckle Lonicera hispidula which attracts pollinators with its alluring fragrance while showcasing its textured petals covered in tiny hairs. Nature surprises us even further when Hairy Leg Bell (Galerina vittiformis) emerges between flowering Bristly Haircap mosses.