Laurus Collection

Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis
5855174 Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis; (add.info.: Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis
5855103 Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis; (add.info.: Bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

White sassafras, Sassafras albidum, and allspice or Jamaica pepper, Pimenta dioica
FLO4574159 White sassafras, Sassafras albidum, and allspice or Jamaica pepper, Pimenta dioica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Camphor tree, Laurus camphora
5855032 Camphor tree, Laurus camphora; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the Camphor tree, Laurus camphora. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum
5855030 Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum; (add.info.: Fruit, leaves, male flower and female flower of the Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum)

A sample of Bay Laurel
5307941 A sample of Bay Laurel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sample of Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous leaves

Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum
5855104 Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum; (add.info.: Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Bay laurel or sweet bay tree, Laurus nobilis. Chromolithograph by E. Gunther after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras
5856748 Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered branch of the Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras)

Cinnamon tree, Laurus cinnamomum
5856747 Cinnamon tree, Laurus cinnamomum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White-flowered Cinnamon tree with purple drupe, Laurus cinnamomum)

Camphor tree, Laurus camphora
5856750 Camphor tree, Laurus camphora by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Camphor tree leaves and flowers, Cinnamomum camphora, Laurus camphora, Camphorwood or camphor laurel)

Yellow flowered sweet bay leaves, Laurus nobilis
5856749 Yellow flowered sweet bay leaves, Laurus nobilis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered sweet bay leaves and berry, Laurus nobilis)

Page 20. The Toucan;Black Backed Gull, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669990 Page 20. The Toucan; Black Backed Gull, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); Mitchell Library

Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, and Alexander s
Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, and Alexanders laurel, Ruscus hypoglossum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

True cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817

Bay laurel, camphor and sassafras
Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis 1, camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora 2, and sassafras, Sassafras albidum 3. Laurier commun, Laurier camphrier, Laurier sassafras

True cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1818

Cinnamon and camphor trees
True cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum 1, and camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora 2 Laurus camphora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Bay tree, sweet bay or true laurel, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

White sassafras, Sassafras albidum (Laurus sassafras). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Bay laurel or sweet bay, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Advertisements (engraving)
1056237 Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Miracle of Florus and Laurus, End of 17th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Miracle of Florus and Laurus, End of 17th cen.. From a private collection

The Miracle of Florus and Laurus, Early16th cen Artist: Russian icon
The Miracle of Florus and Laurus, Early16th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Laurel rain forest in the Anaga Mountains, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Tied bundle of dried Laurus nobilis (Bay Leaf) hanging from shed wall

Red Bay Tree (Laurus borbonia or Persea carolinensis), watercolour by Delahaye, 1789
Herbal, 18th century. Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des vegetaux de la Torride, 1789. Plate: Red Bay (Laurus borbonia or Persea carolinensis). Watercolor by Delahaye

Laurel (Laurus), engraving by Pier Andrea Mattioli, 1554
Herbal, 16th century. Pier Andrea Mattioli (1501-1578), Commentary on Dioscorides work, 1554. Volume I, Book I, Plate: Lauro (Laurus). Engraving. Published by Felice Valgrisio, Venice, 1585

Empidonax virescens, acadian flycatcher
Plate 144 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

Piranga ludoviciana, western tanager, Piranga olivacea, scar
Plate 354 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Grandville Laurel 1847
LAURIER laurel (laurus) Date: 1847

Laurel (Laurus sp. )
Flowers of Laurel (Laurus sp.)

Laurus Species
Three varieties of the laurus species (quinine) - known as Jesuits Bark because its healing properties were learnt from South American natives by Jesuit missionaries

Plants / Laurus
LAUREL PERSONIFIED

Plants / Laurus Nobilis
Bay, Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay

Plants / Laurus Camphora
Camphor tree (laurus camphora)

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"Laurus: The Versatile and Aromatic Tree" Laurus, also known as the Bay laurel or sweet bay tree (Laurus nobilis), is a remarkable plant that has captivated humans for centuries. With its rich history and diverse uses, Laurus continues to be cherished worldwide. One of its most famous varieties is the True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum). Its bark yields the beloved spice that adds warmth and depth to countless dishes. From fragrant desserts to savory curries, this versatile ingredient has become a staple in kitchens around the globe. Another member of the Laurus family is the Sassafras tree (Laurus sassafras). Native to North America, it boasts aromatic leaves that have been used traditionally for their medicinal properties. Additionally, Laurus cinnamomum, commonly known as Cinnamon tree, offers an alternative source of this popular spice. The Camphor tree (Laurus camphora) holds significant cultural importance in many Asian countries. Extracts from its wood are utilized in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies due to their calming properties. Not only valued for their culinary and therapeutic benefits, some species within the Laurus genus display captivating beauty. Yellow flowered sweet bay leaves (Laurus nobilis) add a touch of elegance with their delicate blooms. Artists throughout history have immortalized these enchanting trees on canvas; one such example being "The Toucan; Black Backed Gull" watercolor by Delahaye from 1810-17 featuring these majestic plants. In addition to these well-known members of the family, there are other notable species like Red Bay Tree (Lauru borbonia or Persea carolinensis), depicted beautifully in a watercolor painting by Delahaye in 1789. Lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) and Alexander's leaf vegetables further showcase the diversity of Laurus.