Bulbiferous Collection

Purple tulips

Coralroot, Cardamine bulbifera (Bulbiferous coral-wort, Dentaria bulbifera). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Curtis British Entomology Plate 144
Coleoptera: Cacidula scutellata = Coccidula scutellata (Spotted Cacidula) [Plant: Cardamine bulbifera (Dentaria bulbifera, Bulbiferous Coral-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Winter daffodils (Sternbergia lutea) in flower. This plant looks like a crocus but has 6 (not 3) stamens and is a member of the daffodil family (Amaryllidaceae)

Three-cornered leek (Allium triquetrum) in flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

White glacier lily (Erythronium montanum) in flower in a mountain meadow in the mist. Photographed on Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Common bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). Photographed in West Dorset, UK

Glacier lilies (Erythronium montanum) in flower. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Glacier lilies (Erythronium grandiflorum) flowering on the snowline. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Olympic onion (Allium crenulatum) in flower. Photographed on Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

Glacier lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) flowering in the snow. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

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"Bulbiferous: A Burst of Color and Life in Nature's Palette" From the vibrant purple tulips to the delicate coralroot, Cardamine bulbifera, nature never fails to amaze us with its bulbiferous wonders. As depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plate 144, these floral gems bring joy and beauty to our surroundings. Even during winter, when most flowers lay dormant, we are greeted by the cheerful sight of winter daffodils (Sternbergia lutea) and sea daffodils (Pancratium maritimum). Their golden hues defy the cold and remind us that life persists even in harsh conditions. The three-cornered leek (Allium triquetrum) adds a touch of elegance with its graceful white blooms. Its presence is doubled as it appears twice on this list - a testament to its allure. Meanwhile, the white glacier lily (Erythronium montanum) stands tall amidst icy landscapes, symbolizing resilience and strength. Glacier lilies continue their reign as they grace us with their enchanting presence once more. These delicate flowers paint mountainsides with shades of yellow, creating breathtaking vistas that capture our hearts. And let's not forget about common bluebells - their vivid blue petals carpet forests and meadows alike. Their sweet fragrance fills the air as they sway gently in the breeze. In every corner of nature's canvas lies an array treasures waiting to be discovered. Whether it be tulips or cardamines, daffodils or leeks, glacier lilies or bluebells – each one tells a unique story through color and form. Let us cherish these botanical marvels that brighten our world and remind us of nature's boundless creativity.