Fabales Collection (page 6)

Locust Tree, Tenerife 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

The slip and boathouses on the Marina, Bermuda 1873

Akesia africana
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Akesia Africana

Foulehaio carunculatus, wattled honeyeater
Ff. 64. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Certhia carunculata and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Tragopan temminckii, Temmincks tragopan
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Erythrina folkersii, coral tree
Photograph of Erythrina folkersii

Castanospermum australe, Moreton Bay chestnut
Photograph of the seed pod of a Castanospermum australe tree

Afzelia, africana smith

Pterocarpus angolensis
Photograph of Pterocarpus angolensis seed pods. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Dendroica petechia, yellow warbler
Plate 35 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

Lophura swinhoii, Swinhoes pheasant
Plate 16 hand coloured lithograph by John Gould and Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol.7, (1850-83)

Ceratonia siliqua, carob bean tree
Illustration of carob beans by B. Thanner. The beans were used as weights for gems and precious metals

Syrmaticus ellioti, Elliots pheasant
Plate 98 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus and Triodopsis albolabri, snai
Drawing 34 (Ewan 59) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Pen, ink and watercolour

Lophura diardi, Siamese fireback

Leucaena leucocephala, coffee bush
Sketch 215 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Phasianus colchicus formosanus, common (Formosan) pheasant
Plate 56 by Joseph Wolf from Daniel Giraud Elliots A Monograph of the Phasianid, or Family of the Pheasants, (1872)

Monarda punctata, horsemint (right) & Gleditsia tracanthos
Sketch 262 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Leguminosae: Pea Tribe
Plate 61 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Crotalaria verrucosa, blue rattlesnake
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

Acacia terminalis, sunshine wattle
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

Acacia humifusa
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

Acacia legnota, wattle
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

Smitha conferta
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

Indigofera pratensis, forest indigo

Oxylobium cordifolium
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

Quillaja saponaria, soap tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Vigna lanceolata, pencil yam
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

Clianthus puniceus, scarlet clianthus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Sophora tetraptera, yellow kowhai
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

Carmichaelia solandri
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Lathyrus odoratus, sweet pea
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33. Illustration entitled Pois de senteur

Casuarius unappendiculatus, northern cassowary
Watercolour by Henrik Gr� ld (1915). This large flightless bird is native to New Guinea and Australia

Arctic Lupine (Lupinus Arcticus) meadow and Balsam Poplar forest - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Northern Oxytrope (Oxytropis arctica) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska

USA, Alaska, ANWR, wild lupine

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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.