Fabales Collection (page 4)

Sylvia undata, Dartford warbler
Plate 59 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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

Hardenbergia violacea, purple coral pea
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

Vandasia retusa
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

Lotus corniculatus, birds foot trefoil
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Dolichos soja, soybean
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Tragopan temminckii, Temmincks tragopan
Large Series plate 56, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The plant is Gentiana sp

Gallus gallus, red junglefowl
Large Series plate 39, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Ducula pacifica, Pacific imperial pigeon
Ff. 139. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Columba globicera and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Glycyrrhiza echinata, liquorice
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Glycyrrhiza glabra, liquorice
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held 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

Onobrychis sativa, sainfoin seed
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Caesalpinia sp

Sesbania coccinea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Aeschinomene speciosa

Haematoxylum campechianum, bloodwood tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Vigna adenantha, wild pea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Phaseolus amoenus

Vanellus indicus, red-wattled lapwing
Plate 94, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Lyrurus tetrix, Eurasian black grouse
Plate 6 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Canavalia rosea, beach bean
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Glycine rosea

Wisteria sp

Ceratonia siliqua, carob

Philesternus carrunculatus, saddleback
Ff. 73, watercolour by William Ellis from a collection of sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish made on Captian James Cooks third voyage (1776-1780)

Dalbergia latifolia, Indian rosewood

Acacia verek, acacia
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Acacia-like pod
Part of Acacia-like pod, 14 cm long, from the Eocene of the Paris Basin

Plate 240 from Reichenbachs Synopsis Avium

Bauhinia divaricata L. bulls hoof
Sketch 15 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Butea frondosa, flame of the forest
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Butea frondosa, flame of the forest

Junglefowl
A watercolour from Giovanni da Udines Raccolta di Uccelli (c. 1850)

Cytisus scoparius L. Scotch broom
Sketch 30 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Erythrina sp
A native Erythrina sp. flowering in a shade coffee farm located in the crater of Volcan Chinameca, El Salvador

Bryobia praetiosa, clover mite model
A large scale model of the clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa), a common mite found in grassland, native to Britain. Held within the Natural History Museum, London

Nelumbo sp. lotus
Illustration of lotus (Nelumba sp.) by Sydney Parkinson

Lagopus mutus, rock ptarmigan
Plate 196 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Entada sp. sea beans
Sea beans or drift seeds from vines and trees along tropical coasts and rainforests which drift along with ocean currents and wash up on beaches

Arsenura armida, Emperor moth caterpillars on coral tree
Emperor moth caterpillars on coral tree from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium of te Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten by Maria Sibylla Merian

Bryobia praetiosa, clover mite
Scanning electron microscope image of a clover mite (x 70K), they have front legs which are nearly twice as long as the hind legs

Streblorrhiza speciosa
Unissued lithograph by M. Fahrmbacher, based on a sketch by Ferdinand Bauer. Previously unpublished. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bird illustration from Sir Hans Sloanes Natural History of
Illustration from Sir Hans Sloanes Natural History of Jamaica, Vol. 2 (1707-25)

Meleagris ocellata, ocellated turkey
A specimen of an ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocallata) on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Nelumbo nucifera, sacred lotus
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 286)

Tyrannus dominicensis, grey kingbird
Plate 170 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Polygala amara, dwarf milkwort
Illustration of Polygala amara, Table 83. from Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (1781) by Johann Zorn. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Passerina cyanea, indigo bunting
Plate 74 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Callaeas cinereus, kokako
Ff. 52. Wtarecolour painting by George Forster (17774) annotated Callaeas cinerea and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Lagopus lagopus, willow grouse
Plate 191 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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Fabales is an order of flowering plants that encompasses a diverse range of species, each with its own unique characteristics and habitats. From the Emberiza calandra, also known as the corn bunting, which can be found in open farmland across Europe, to the Acacia nilotica, a prickly acacia tree native to Africa and Asia. In the realm of birds, we have the Tragopan melanocephala or western tragopan - a stunning pheasant species adorned with vibrant colors. Another avian marvel is the Gracula religiosa indica, commonly known as lesser hill myna. Its melodious calls echo through forests in India. When it comes to food crops, one cannot overlook Arachide hypogee - better known as peanuts. These legumes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. On another note, Trifolium pratensis or clover adds beauty and fertility to meadows worldwide. Nature's artistry shines through in breathtaking scenes like a blue and yellow tanager perched on a branch of flowering Chanar in Calden Forest located in La Pampa region of Patagonia, Argentina. Equally mesmerizing are sand dunes adorned by acacia trees at Sossusvlei UNESCO World Heritage Site in Namibia. Wildflowers bring bursts of color against white backgrounds; among them is Thistle (Cirsium), adding elegance wherever it grows. The Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) captivates visitors at Kew Gardens in London with its cascading clusters of turquoise flowers. Animals find sustenance amidst these landscapes too – an elephant standing on hind legs reaching for acacia pods while accompanied by Cattle egrets showcases nature's symbiotic relationships. Meanwhile, a lilac-breasted roller stretches its wings gracefully on an acacia branch – truly embodying freedom and grace. Fabales encompasses this rich tapestry of life, connecting plants, animals, and ecosystems across the globe.