Cereus Collection

Picture No. 10883107
Quisco Cacti / Trichocereus chilensis / Cereus chilensis and mistletoe parasite (Tristerix aphyllus) - red flowering mistletoe parasites growing out of Quisco Cacti (Echinopsis chiloensis) Date:

Creeping cereus, Cactus flagelliformis
5856357 Creeping cereus, Cactus flagelliformis; (add.info.: Creeping cereus, Cactus flagelliformis, with vivid crimson flower)

Decorative botanical print with crassula, rochea, cereus cactus and epiphyllum
5855549 Decorative botanical print with crassula, rochea, cereus cactus and epiphyllum; (add.info.: Five ornamental succulents including crassula, rochea, crimson flowered Cereus)

The Night–Blowing Cereus from The Temple of Flora (1807)
Robert John Thornton

The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving)
985827 The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (attr. to); 57.5x46 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Night Blowing Cereus)

Mammillaria prolifera and Mammillaria rhodantha (Mamillaria pusilla, Mamillaria rhodantha). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

PD. 729-11973 Night-flower cactus (Selenicereus grandiflorus), native to Jamaica (w / c)
FIT82970 PD.729-11973 Night-flower cactus (Selenicereus grandiflorus), native to Jamaica (w/c) by Knip, Henriette Gertruide (1783-1842); 49.5x36 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Heliocereus speciosus or Disocactus speciosus (Cereus speciosissimus var. hoveyi). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Actiniae or sea anenomes: Cereus pedunculatus, Mesacmaea stellata, Aiptasia mutabilis, Choriactis impatiens, Anthopleura thallia, Actinostella flosculifera, Sagartia troglodytes, Anemonia sulcata

The beautiful Cactus, Horror. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora, with botanic and poetic illustrations

Saguaro cactus, Carnegiea gigantea (Cereus giganteus). Lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Ladyfinger cactus, Echinocereus pentalophus (Five winged cereus cactus, somewhat jointed variety, Cereus pentalophus subarticulatus)

Strawberry pear, Hylocereus trigonus
Strawberry pear Hylocereus trigonus (Triangular creeping cereus, Cactus triangularis). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Rattail cactus, Disocactus flagelliformis (Creeping cereus, Cereus flagelliformis). Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The

Cereus, Queen of the Night, c. 1744 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631626 Cereus, Queen of the Night, c.1744 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Night-flowering Cereus, Cactus Grandiflorus (engraving)
2788502 Night-flowering Cereus, Cactus Grandiflorus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night-flowering Cereus, Cactus Grandiflorus)

The queen of the night blooming cereus cactus; Anchorage, alaska, united states of america

Cereus dasyacanthus
Illustration of a Cereus dasyacanthus

The Cereus Giganteus, or Monumental Cactus

CACTUS, 1606. Cereus cactus of the West Indies. Woodcut from Giovanni Battista Ramusios Delle Navigazioni e Viaggi, Venice, Italy, 1606

United States, Virginia, Arlington Stem and petals of a pink cereus blossom
United States, Virginia, Arlington, Stem and petals of a pink cereus blossom

United States, Virginia, Arlington Close-up of center of pink cereus blossom
United States, Virginia, Arlington, Close-up of center of pink cereus blossom, only pistil in focus

Picture No. 10889268
Scarlet Bugler / Firecracker Cactus / Cleistocactus aureispinus / Cleistocactus jugatiflorus / Cleistocactus flavispinus / Cereus baumannii - a cluster of Firecracker Cactus in the desert in

Picture No. 10883108
Quisco Cacti / Trichocereus chilensis / Cereus chilensis and mistletoe parasite (Tristerix aphyllus) - red flowering mistletoe parasites growing out of Quisco Cacti (Echinopsis chiloensis) Date:

Picture No. 10883106
Quisco Cacti / Trichocereus chilensis / Cereus chilensis - mountainous landscape with fields of Quisco Cacti in the coastal regions of the Atacama Desert (Echinopsis chiloensis) Date:

Picture No. 10883105
Quisco Cacti / Trichocereus chilensis / Cereus chilensis - mountainous landscape with fields of Quisco Cacti in the coastal regions of the Atacama Desert (Echinopsis chiloensis) Date:

Picture No. 10883100
Quisco Cactus / Trichocereus chilensis / Cereus chilensis and mistletoe parasite (Tristerix aphyllus) - red flowering mistletoe parasite growing out of a Quisco Cactus (Echinopsis chiloensis) Date:

Picture No. 10856442
Cactus - Saguaro around dead nurse tree (Cereus giganteus) Date:

The Cereus Giganteus, or Monumental Cactus

Taking a cutting from stem of Cereus hildmannianus var. monstrose, wearing protective gloves and wrapping towel around stem to steady it

Tropical plants, 19th century C015 / 6088
Tropical plants, 19th-century artwork. From left to right these are: a coconut palm (Cocos nucifera); a yucca plant (Yucca aloifolia); a banana plant (Musa sp)

Cereus cactus flower, 18th century C016 / 5210
Cereus cactus flower, 18th-century artwork. This artwork is from Plantae Selectae (1754) by Christoph Jakob Trew (1750-1775)

Cereus napoleonis, strawberry-pear
Plate 12 from Endlichers paradisus vindobonesis (1844-1860) by Anton Hartinger. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cereus sp. cactus
Plate 31 from Plantae Selectae (1754) by Christoph Jakob Trew, (1750-1775). Painting by Georg Dionysius Ehret

Cereus hexagonus, lady of the night cactus
Unsigned artwork from mid to late 1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Harrisia sp. night-blooming cereus
Unsigned artwork from c. 1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cereus perrotetianus, lady of the night cactus
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Moon Flower / Night-blooming Cereus / Pitaya / Dragonfruit / Strawberry Pear / Queen of the Night blossom
ASW-4854 Moon Flower / Night-blooming Cereus / Pitaya / Dragonfruit / Strawberry Pear / Queen of the Night blossom. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

THORNTON: CEREUS. The Night-Blowing Cereus, or Queen of the night (Selenicereus grandiflorus). Engraving by Robert Dunkarton after a painting by Philip Reinagle

Bacteria, computer artwork
Bacteria. Computer artwork of a multitude of rod-shaped (bacillus) bacteria. Many bacteria have this shape, including Escherichia coli, which can cause food poisoning, and Bacillus anthracis

Cereus Grandiflorus
Night-Flowering Cereus

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"Cereus: A Nighttime Spectacle of Beauty and Intrigue" Step into the enchanting world of cereus, a mesmerizing plant that captivates with its breathtaking blooms. Picture No. 10883107 showcases The Night–Blowing Cereus from The Temple of Flora (1807), an exquisite representation of this nocturnal wonder. Intriguingly, the night-blooming cereus reveals its splendor only after dusk, as depicted in The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (colored engraving). Its delicate petals unfurl under the moonlight, casting a spellbinding aura. Mammillaria prolifera and Mammillaria rhodantha add to the allure with their unique formations. These cacti species display intricate patterns and vibrant hues that leave onlookers in awe. PD. 729-11973 introduces us to the majestic Selenicereus grandiflorus or night-flower cactus native to Jamaica. With watercolor strokes enhancing its beauty, this specimen exudes elegance and grace. Heliocereus speciosus takes center stage next – a radiant sight resembling fiery flames against a dark backdrop. Its vivid colors ignite curiosity and fascination among nature enthusiasts. Actiniae or sea anemones offer a surprising twist within our exploration of cereuses. These marine creatures bear resemblance to their land-dwelling counterparts but thrive beneath ocean waves instead. The beautiful Cactus Horror unfolds before our eyes – an intriguing juxtaposition between beauty and fear evoked by spiky textures intertwined with delicate blossoms. This artwork challenges perceptions while celebrating nature's diversity. Carnegiea gigantea or saguaro cactus stands tall like desert sentinels in arid landscapes, symbolizing resilience amidst harsh conditions. Echinocereus pentalophus or Ladyfinger cactus adds charm with its dainty pink flowers, a delicate contrast to its prickly exterior.