Doronicum Collection

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Reichenspitz mountain range in the Zillertal Alps in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. L-R: Gabler, Reichen Spitze, Hahnenkamm, Wild-Gerlos Spitze. Austria, Tyrol

Cineraria, Senecio and Arnica species
Showy cineraria, Cineraria speciosa, orange-coloured cineraria, Cineraria aurantiaca, showy senecio, Senecio speciosus, Caucasian leopards bane, Doronicum caucasicum, and mountain arnica

Curtis British Entomology Plate 754
Coleoptera: Bruchus ater = Bruchidius ater [Plant: Doronicum pardalianches (Leopard?s-bane)] Date: 1824-39

Large-flowered Leopard s-bane (Doronicum grandiflorum), Toggenburg, Switzerland, Europe

Doronicum -Doronicum grandiflorum-, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Leopards Bane -Doronicum orientale-, Lower Saxony, Germany

Picture No. 10899465
Large-flowered Leopard's Bane (Doronicum grandiflorum) Date:

Doronicum americanum lacinato leaves
Herbarium, 17th century. Pre-Linnean herbarium, 1600. Plate: Doronicum americanum lacinato folio

Leopards Bane (Doronicum sp. )
Leopards Bane (Doronicum sp.) flowering in summer

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Doronicum, a captivating genus in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with a rich botanical history. Doronicum, also known as Leopard's Bane or Cineraria, includes various species such as D. Grandiflorum (Large-flowered Leopard's Bane), D. Orientale, and D. Americanum. The Large-flowered Leopard's Bane (D. Grandiflorum), as depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plate 754, is a stunning perennial native to Europe, particularly in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. Its vibrant yellow flowers with dark red centers create a striking contrast against its lush, green foliage. Meanwhile, the Leopard's Bane from Lower Saxony, Germany (D. Orientale), boasts distinctive, velvety, dark red bracts that surround its yellow blooms. This species is also known for its medicinal properties, with historical uses including treating wounds and inflammation. Moreover, Doronicum americanum, native to North America, showcases lacinato (lobed) leaves and yellow flowers. Each Doronicum species adds unique charm to gardens and natural landscapes. Picture No. 10899465 captures the essence of Doronicum's allure, inviting us to explore the wonders of nature through its large-flowered Leopard's Bane (D. Grandiflorum) blooms. Embrace the captivating beauty – a testament to the diverse and enchanting world of botanical wonders.