Eudicotinae Collection

Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Telopea speciosissima, waratah
Drawing 432 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Warratta

Clematis viticella, Polish spirit
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Protea cynaroides, king protea
Painting by Stephan Endlicher from Catalogus Horti Academici Vindobonensis pub.1842

Banksia coccinea, scarlet banksia
Plate 139 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Protea nitida, wagon tree
Plate 85 from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Banksia serrata, old man banksia
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Banksia speciosa, showy banksia
Plate 140 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Lambertia formosa, honey flower
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Lambertia formosa, mountain devil
Engraving by Daniel Mackenzie from a drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, made in 1796, from herbarium material sent to Lambert by Henry de Ponthieu from the West Indies

Fumaria officinalis, fumitory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aquilegia sp. columbine
Drawing 1/5 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 018

Papaver sp. blue poppy
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Adonis blue butterfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum, London

Aquilegia vulgaris, Columbine
Ink drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903 Date: 1903

Papaver orientale, oriental poppy
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) C016 / 5921
Monkshood (Aconitum napellus). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil leaf C016 / 5959
Fossil Credneria denticulata leaf. This Cretaceous fossil leaf was found in the Czech Republic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) C016 / 5924
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia) C016 / 5688
Solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia). Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 10 July 1909

Barrenwort (Epimedium roseum) C016 / 5689
Barrenwort (Epimedium roseum). Watercolour (Plate 101) by Arthur Harry Church, 9 May 1909

Monkshood (Aconitum variegatum) C016 / 5690
Monkshood (Aconitum variegatum). Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 30 July 1906

Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha) C016 / 5685
Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha). Ink and wash drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Figure for Types of floral mechanism. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Franklandia fucifolia, artwork C016 / 5645
Franklandia fucifolia. Proof etching by I. Pye (based on Ferdinand Bauers drawing) prepared for A voyage to Terra Australis (1814) by Matthew Flinders

Hardy larkspur (Delphinium formosum) C016 / 5575
Hardy larkspur (Delphinium formosum). Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Yellow fennel flower (Nigella orientalis) C016 / 5574
Yellow fennel flower (Nigella orientalis). Drawing (Plate 062) by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) C016 / 5573
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena). Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus) C016 / 5572
Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus). Illustration (Plate 12) by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Columbine (Aquilegia sp), artwork
Columbine (Aquilegia sp). Drawing 15 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) C016 / 5546
Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis). Drawing 16 (Plate 020) by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Credneria triacuminata, leaf fossil C016 / 4948
Credneria triacuminata, leaf fossil. Large leaves are indicative of humid tropical climates. This specimen is approximately 17 centimetres across

Platanus x hispanica, London plane leaves
London plane leaves fallen in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden. Photo taken on November 1997 by Sue Snell

Empidonax virescnes, Elliottia racemosa, Callirrhoe triangul
Acadian flycatcher, elliottia, poppy mallow and pipit. Drawing 20 (Ewan 46) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Dionaea muscipula, venus fly

Nigella hispanica, fennel flower
Drawing 1/20 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Caltha palustris, yellow marsh marigold
Drawing 1/9 made in 1906 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 031

Banksia spinulosa, hairpin banksia
Drawing 415 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Wallangre

Sarracenia flava, yellow pitcher plant & Sarracenia purpurea
Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Triodopsis albolabris, land snail & Cemophora coccinea, scarlet snake. Drawing 30 (Ewan 22) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Papaver orientale, Eastern poppy
Folio 22 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Aconitum napellus, monkshood
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Nelumbo nucifera, sacred lotus
Plate 45 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Platanus latifolia, fossil plane tree leaf from the Upper Cretaceous from Greenland. Specimen 170 mms left to right

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illlustration annotated Brabejum sparsum

Isopogon anethifolius, narrow leaf drumstick
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Aquilegia
Page 247 (248) from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula

Helleborus kochii, false rose
Watercolour drawing by Claude Aubriet (1665-1742). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lotus nelumbo, lotus
Plate 47 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Eudicotinae: A Diverse Array of Nature's Masterpieces" Nature never ceases to amaze us with its stunning creations, and the Eudicotinae family is no exception. From the enchanting Banksia integrifolia, also known as coastal banksia, to the vibrant Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit, ' each member of this botanical clan possesses a unique charm. The Telopea speciosissima, commonly called waratah, proudly displays its fiery red blooms that symbolize strength and resilience. Meanwhile, the majestic Protea cynaroides or king protea reigns supreme with its regal appearance and impressive size. Intriguingly named Banksia coccinea or scarlet banksia captivates onlookers with its striking crimson hues while Protea nitida aptly earns the moniker "wagon tree" due to its wagon wheel-like flowers that evoke images of bygone eras. Amongst these remarkable species stands Banksia serrata or old man banksia - an ancient beauty whose gnarled bark tells tales of time gone by. Equally captivating is Banksia speciosa or showy banksia which boasts magnificent flower spikes resembling fireworks frozen in mid-air. Delving into more delicate flora within Eudicotinae reveals Fumaria officinalis or fumitory; a dainty plant adorned with clusters of pinkish-purple blossoms that seem almost ethereal. The Papaver somniferum, better known as opium poppy, enchants not only with its vibrant petals but also holds historical significance for medicinal purposes throughout centuries. Lambertia formosa takes on two intriguing personas - honey flower and mountain devil - showcasing nature's ability to transform itself from sweet nectar-bearing blooms to spiky structures reminiscent of mythical creatures guarding their territory. Eudicotinae encompasses a wide range of plants; each with its own story to tell and a beauty that captivates the senses.