Lamiales Collection (page 4)

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) and Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus sp.) flowering in ancient alpine hay meadow. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary shrub, side view

Common Jasmine -Jasminum officinale-, flowering

Calceolaria, Ladys Purse or Slipper Flower -Calceolaria spec. Hybrid calynopsis orange-, in flower, garden plant, Thuringia, Germany

Oregano -Origanum vulgare-, herb, medicinal plant

Pollen sketch by Francis Bauer
Francis Bauers pollen watercolour sketch from the Natural History Museums Botany Library. Page 63, showing Centaurea, Clarkia, Achilia, Bignonia and other pollen

Yellow, Indian Paintbrush at Eagle Beach and Chilkat Mountains in the distance, Juneau, Alaska, USA
Field of wildflowers with yellow Indian Paintbrushes (Castilleja) at Eagle Beach with the snow capped Chilkat Range forming a mountain ridge against the pink sky; Juneau, Alaska

Foxglove plant in bloom, New York Botanical Garden, New York, USA
Foxglove (Scrophulariaceae), The Shirley Digitalis Purpurea in New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States of America

Close-up of Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), Neumarkt, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Mentha spicata, flowering Mint plant

Monarda didyma, Bergamot plant

Thymus serpyllum, Creeping Wild Thyme plant

Symphytum officinale, Common Comfrey, flowering plant in soil

Origanum onites, Pot Marjoram or Oregano, flowering shrub

Spotted Deadnettle, Spotted Henbit or Purple Dragon -Lamium maculatum-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Lemon balm -Melissa officinalis-, herb, medicinal plant

Common thyme -Thymus vulgaris-, herb, medicinal plant

Thunbergia grandiflora, blue trumpet vine
Plate 739 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lavandula pinnata, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lavandula angustifolia, common lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa vulgaris, common lilac
Drawing by Richard Lancake. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, plate 2

Mentha arvensis, mint
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Jasminum grandiflorum, Spanish jasmine
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Salvia nutans, nodding sage
Watercolour on vellum, c. mid-17th century by Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780). Held in the Library and Archives

Downy Woundwort, Stachys germanica
Plate 83/11, illustration of Downy Woundwort from Deutschlands Flora (1841) by Jacob Sturm (1771-1848). Date: 1841

Foxglove, ladys glove (Digitalis purpurea)
Illustration of a Foxglove, ladys glove (Digitalis purpurea)

Lavandula, Lavender shrub

Blue bugle, Bugleherb, Bugleweed, Carpetweed, Carpet Bungleweed, Common bugle, or Burgundy lace -Ajuga reptans-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mint -Mentha-, herb, medicinal plant

Rosemary -Rosmarinus officinalis-, herb, medicinal plant

Marjoram -Origanum majorana-, herb

Sage -Salvia-, herb, medicinal plant

Nematanthus fluminensis, Gesneriaceae, Latin America

Wild marjoram or Oregano -Origanum vulgare-

Lemon balm -Melissa officinalis-

Common butterwort -Pinguicula vulgaris-, flowering, Ireland, British Isles, Europe

Ocimum basilicum, leaves, green and purple

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) C016 / 5926
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Himalayan species of Jasmin C016 / 5713
Himalayan species of Jasmin. This is the type specimen, the the material used to make the first scientific description of a species

Iris maxima, artwork C016 / 5559
Iris maxima. Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Plantago hirsuta
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Teucrium abutiloides
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gazania splendens, gazania and Callicarpa purpurea, purple b
Plate 29 from The Illustrated Bouquet (1857-64) by Edward Geroge Henderson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Fraxinus excelsior, ash

Labiatae
Plate 112 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Lamiales: A Diverse World of Flora and Fauna" Discover the enchanting world of Lamiales, a diverse order of flowering plants that includes an array of captivating species. From the vibrant yellow blooms of Phlomis fruticosa, also known as Jerusalem Sage, to the aromatic leaves of Ocimum sanctum, or holy basil, Lamiales never fails to mesmerize. In the depths of forests, you may spot the agile Picoides pubescens, a downy woodpecker tapping away on tree trunks. Meanwhile, groves adorned with Olea sp. , olive trees sway gracefully in gentle breezes. Delve into artistic beauty with Rhynchoglossum obliquum's masterpiece artwork C016 / 5646 – its intricate patterns and colors will leave you in awe. And let us not forget Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common Sage plant; its soothing aroma has been cherished for centuries. Travel to Styria in Austria and be greeted by Garland flower or Rose Daphne (Daphne cneorum), spreading delicate petals across Europe's landscapes. In winter months when everything seems dormant, Jasminum nudiflorum bursts forth with golden blossoms – a true testament to nature's resilience. For those seeking tranquility and relaxation, Melissa officinalis offers lemon balm leaves that release a calming scent when gently rubbed between your fingers. Sesamum indicum stands tall as sesame plants thrive under sunny skies. Venture higher up into alpine meadows where Orange lilies (Lilium bulbiferum) paint breathtaking vistas with their fiery hues amidst species-rich surroundings. And don't miss out on Linaria vulgaris' allure; its orange nectar guides on lower lips and long spur beckon pollinators from afar. Lamiales is more than just an order; it embodies nature's creativity at its finest.