Fabaceae Collection

Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) singing on Gorse, Dorset, UK, April

Emberiza calandra, corn bunting
Plate 26 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Acacia nilotica, prickly acacia tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Tragopan melanocephala, western tragopan
Plate 23 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium), Fabaceae, herbaceous plant cultivated in Italy, watercolor, 1754
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VI, Plate 83 by Francesco Peyrolery: French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium), Fabaceae. Herbaceous plant cultivated in Italy

Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna
Plate 73, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Blooming wild flowers, Los Alerces National Park, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Indigofera tinctora, indigo
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Page 116. Indigofera australis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670420 Page 116. Indigofera australis, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Suckling clover (Trifolium dubium), SEM C015 / 9231
Suckling clover (Trifolium dubium) flower, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Arachide hypogee, peanut
Plate 267 from Flore pittoresque et medicale (1827) Vol. 4 by Michel Etienne Descourtilz (1775-1835)

Trifolium pratensis, clover
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium), Common rockrose (Helianthemum chamaecistus)

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to the Philippines. Pollinated by sunbirds

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in background. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Spring beans (Vicia faba) under cultivation at RSPBs Hope Farm, Cambridgeshire, UK, May 2011

Woody / Monkey ladder vine (Bauhinia glabra) Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica

Tualang / Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) emerging from canopy amongst cloud. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, May 2011

Deadvlei with dead Camel thorn trees, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia

Sunset over savanna landscape image with a lone (Acacia) tree, Masai Mara NR, Kenya

Wisteria in Bedford Gardens, Notting Hill, London, England

Ancient dead Camelthorn tree (Vachellia erioloba) trees with red dunes, Namib desert, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia. August 2015

Dead Camel thorn trees (Vachellia / Acacia erioloba) with distant sand dunes, Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, Africa, June 2015

Garden lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Terwick Church Fields, Sussex, UK. June

Termite hill and acacia tree, Shaba National Reserve, North Kenya

Arrowleaf balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) and lupins (Lupinus sp.), Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA. April

Jade vine

RF - African lioness (Panthera leo) using Umbrella acacia tree (Acacia tortillis) as a lookout. Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Dead Camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba), Sossusvlei region, Namib desert, Namibia, March

Deadvlei with dead Camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba), Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia

Camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba) growing in the rocky plains at the base of giant red dunes, Sossusvlei, Namibia

Umbrella thorn tree (Vachellia tortilis) in the Etosha pan with common ostrich (Struthio camelus) male. Etosha National Park, Namibia

Alpine Wildflower meadow, a diversity of species including Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis), Sainfoin (Onobrychis sp) and Rattle (Rhinanthus sp). North Tyrol, Austria. June

Black coral vine (Kennedia nigricans) flowers, pollinated by honeyeaters (flowers triggered by honeyeater, releasing the stamens, style and stigma), Western Australia Sequence 2 of 2

Red trailing bauhinia (Bauhinia kockiana), flowers change from yellow to red with age. Pollinated by butterflies. Cultivated in garden. Native to Malaysia

Texas bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) and Indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) amongst wildflowers in ditch beside byway. Rains triggered germinaton of annual seeds. Cuero, Texas, USA. April

Great yellow bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) nectaring on Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria). RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist; Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. July

Clashach cove surrounded by flowering Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Hopeman, Scotland, UK, May

Spider webs covered in dew, on a flowering Gorse bush, Peak District National Park, UK October

Giant honey bee nest (Apis dorsata) up in a giant Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) dipterocarp forest in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Blue lupin (Lupinus angustifolius) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Forested mountains at Col de Mantet. Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May 2018. Medium repro only

Black-chinned hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult male feeding on blooming Prairie Paintbrush (Castilleja purpurea var)

White mimosa tree (Acacia dealbata) flowers, Madeira, March 2009

Blue leaf wattle (Acacia cyanophylla) close-up of flowers, Limassol, Cyprus, April 2009

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Clover (Trifolium sp. ), Monmouthshire
Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Clover (Trifolium sp.), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Red tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius), visiting Clover (Trifolium) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Savanna landscape wirh Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) and acacia trees, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

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Fabaceae, also known as the legume family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that includes various species with fascinating characteristics. From the corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) perched on a prickly acacia tree (Acacia nilotica) to the melodious Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) singing amidst gorse in Dorset, UK, this family showcases an array of captivating interactions between fauna and flora. One remarkable member of the western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephala), adorned with vibrant plumage that mesmerizes observers. Equally enchanting is the lesser hill myna (Gracula religiosa indica), whose melodious calls echo through lush forests. Artistic depictions have immortalized Fabaceae's beauty throughout history. The watercolor painting from 1754 portrays French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium), a herbaceous plant cultivated in Italy. Another artwork captures Indigofera australis in exquisite detail using watercolor, pen, ink, and pencil techniques. Intriguing microscopic views reveal the intricate structure of Suckling clover (Trifolium dubium). Meanwhile, blooming wildflowers in Los Alerces National Park showcase Fabaceae's role in enhancing Patagonia's natural splendor. It also encompasses economically significant species like Arachide hypogee or peanuts - versatile legumes consumed worldwide for their nutritional value and culinary applications. Additionally, clovers such as Trifolium pratensis contribute to agricultural systems by enriching soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Wisteria sinensis stands out among Fabaceae members for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers that adorn gardens and trellises worldwide. Its delicate blooms create breathtaking displays during springtime when they drape landscapes with shades ranging from lavender to lilac. Fabaceae's diversity and ecological importance make it a captivating family.