Cedrus Collection

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Cedar waxwing in blue atlas cedar tree, Marion County, Illinois. Date: 13-06-2021

Lebanon cedar, Cedrus libani
Lebanon cedar Cedrus libani Pinus cedrus Linn. Cedre avec tous les details de sa fructification. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

African bowstring hemp, Sansevieria hyacinthoides. Aloe guinensis radice geniculata foliis ex atro undulatim variegatis, Commelin, Aloes de Guinee

Lebanon cedar tree, Cedrus libani. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Age Beauty in Nature Blue Botany Cedar Cedrus
Cedar, Cedrus, A slice through a tree trunk showing the many rings and some outer bark

Branch of a Lebanon Cedar (Cedrus libani var brevifolia), needles, Tripylos, Troodos Mountains, Southern Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Mediterranean Sea, Europe

Cedrus libani, Cedar of Lebanon - Paper and pencil by Ferdinand or Franz Bauer, c.1800. Bauer Unit, Sketches and Ciniferae, f. 1r. Date: 1800

Old cedars, Hemlock Grove, Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Illustration of Cedrus libani var. stenocoma (Turkish Cedar)

Western Hemlock; cedar; Grove of the Patriarchs; Mount Rainier National Park; Washington; USA

Western Hemlock, cedar, Grove of the Patriarchs, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington; USA

Pile of cut cedar tree bark for recycling, Quebec, Canada

Picture No. 10852076
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) Date:

Picture No. 10896460
Libani Cedar - In a park (Cedrus libani) Date:

Resin from a cedar tree
Resin oozing from under the bark of a cedar tree. Resin once fossilised becomes amber. Figure 3 from Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Cedar Avenue, Hamilton, Bermuda 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Cedar
Plate 9 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Pinus sylvestris, Scots pine (bottom) & Cedrus libani, cedar
Sketch 250 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cedrus libani, cedar of Lebanon & Agave americana, century p
Sketch 252 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) Leaf and cone - May

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"Cedrus: A Tale of Beauty and Biodiversity" In the enchanting world of nature, Cedrus takes center stage. From the graceful Bombycilla cedrorum, commonly known as the cedar waxwing, to the majestic Cedar (Cedrus sp) trees found in Surrey England, UK, this genus captivates with its diverse wonders. Picture a male catkin releasing pollen amidst the serene landscapes of Surrey England. The delicate dance of life unfolds as these male catkins contribute to the cycle of reproduction. Meanwhile, in Marion County, Illinois, a Cedar waxwing finds solace perched on a blue atlas cedar tree on a tranquil day - an exquisite moment frozen in time. But let us not forget Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani), an emblematic species that has stood tall for centuries. Its presence evokes awe and reverence as it graces landscapes around the world. In contrast, African bowstring hemp (Sansevieria hyacinthoides) adds a touch of exotic beauty with its vibrant colors and unique form. Venturing into Hemlock Grove at Glacier National Park in British Columbia, Canada reveals ancient cedars standing proudly against time's relentless march. Their weathered trunks tell stories untold while offering shelter to countless creatures seeking refuge within their branches. Traveling further south to Tripylos in Troodos Mountains, Southern Cyprus brings us face-to-face with another variation - Cedrus libani var brevifolia. Here we find ourselves immersed in Mediterranean splendor as we admire every needle adorning each branch. Finally, an illustration depicting Cedrus libani var stenocoma introduces us to Turkish Cedar's distinctive charm - an artistic portrayal that captures our imagination and sparks curiosity about this remarkable species' origins. Through these glimpses into different corners of our planet's tapestry lies one common thread: Cedrus enchants us with its ageless beauty and its vital role in supporting ecosystems worldwide.