Elongata Collection

Thongweed, Himanthalia elongata (Downy fucus, Fucus tomentosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Phyllanthus angustifolius (Xylophylla elongata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Elongated gesneria, Gesneria elongata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Curtis British Entomology Plate 737
Diptera: Baccha elongata [Plant: Agrostis tenuis (Common Bent-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 701
Hemiptera: Miris tritici = Notostira elongata [Plant: Arabis scabra (Arabis stricta, Bristol Rock-cress)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 311
Coleoptera: Latridius elongatus = Dienerella elongata (Elongated Latridius) [Plant: Ophrys apifera (Bee Ophrys)] Date: 1824-39

Picture No. 11072901
Fan-sponge Ghostgoby on sponge Kareko Batu dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Fan-sponge Ghostgoby

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Thongweed - showing toadstool shaped growth around holdfast exposed at low tide (Himanthalia elongata) Date:

Picture No. 10883290
Thongweed - exposed at low tide (Himanthalia elongata) Date:

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Frankincense Tree (Boswellia elongata) Date:

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Discover the wonders of nature through the lens of history with these intriguing specimens. From the depths of the ocean comes Thongweed, or Himanthalia elongata, an elongated brown alga with delicate branches. In contrast, the land blooms with the vibrant colors of Phyllanthus angustifolius, a shrubby plant with narrow leaves. The elongated Gesneria elongata, or elongated gesneria, graces gardens with its trailing stems and showy flowers. Delve into the pages of Curtis' British Entomology, where Plate 737 showcases a fascinating beetle, while Plates 701, 311 reveal intriguing beetles and a striking grasshopper, respectively. Picture No. 11072901 unveils the intricate patterns of a moth's wings, while Pictures 10883289, 10883290, and 10855226 capture the beauty and diversity of various insects. Explore these captivating images and let the natural world inspire you.