Leaf Collection (page 8)

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) C016 / 5659
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana). Plate 35 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

English oak leaf pores, SEM
English oak leaf pores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of stomata (round) on the underside of a leaf from an English oak (Quercus robur) tree

Thyme leaf oil gland. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the leaf surface of the herb thyme, Thymus vulgaris, showing an oil gland

French lavender leaf surface, SEM
French lavender leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

View along the River Windrush, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cordia sebestena, geiger tree
Engraving from Natural History of Jamaica Tab 164 by Sir Hans Sloane. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tilia alba
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

Citrus medica, lime
Illustrations of various lime varieties (Citrus medica), Pati Limoo; Hakagi Limoo; Gora Limoo; Chaen-gori Limoo; Kumural Limoo; Nature of Runjhore; Tablha Limoo

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

Potato, Solanum tuberosum
From Icones Plantarum medicinalium secundum systema Linni digestarum, 1788-1812 by Joseph Jacob Von Plenck

A Mussoorie Specimen of the common Toad of all India
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Ficus glomerata, doomar or gular
Plate 532 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Acer campestre L. field or Engliah maple
Sketch 1 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

CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham ( -1381). Catalan Atlas. 1375. Fifth Leaf. Map of Delli. Detail. Camel caravan in the Silk Road to Catai crossing the mountains of Tian Shan

Grape-vine. Watercolor, Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues, c1585
LE MOYNE: GRAPE VINE, c1585. Grape-vine. Watercolor, Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues, c1585

COCOA. Branch of a cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao). Line engraving by P. Sluyter after a drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian, from Merians De metamorphosibus insectorum Surinamensium, 1705

JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B. C. ). Roman general and statesman. Caesar refusing the crown offered by Marc Antony, 44 B. C
JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B.C.). Roman general and statesman. Caesar refusing the crown offered by Marc Antony, 44 B.C. Line engraving, late 19th century

AGAVE, 1613. Agave americana: colored engraving from Basilius Beslers Hortus Eystettensis (Altdorf, 1613)
AGAVE, 1613. Agave americana: colored engraving from Basilius Beslers " Hortus Eystettensis" (Altdorf, 1613)

Queen Mother visiting London evacuees at Horsted Keynes, 1939
The Queen Mother(1900-2002) with evacuated children from Battersea. A little four year old girl called Shirely here is playing " mothers"

Cotton plant leaf, light micrograph
Cotton plant leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a leaf of the cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum). Magnification: x45 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Apple blossom (Malus Arthur Turner )
Apple tree blossom and foliage (Malus Arthur Turner ) in the spring

Mock Orange (Philadelphus Erectus )

Welwitschia mirabilis. This unique plant consists of a woody stem and two large leaves. It is evergreen and the leaves grow continuously along the ground, often becoming frayed. W

GRAPEVINE, 1229. A grapevine from an Arabic manuscript of Dioscorides De Materia Medica, northern Iraq or Syria, 1229

AGRI2A-00109
Sweet potato plant, a tropical vine with an edible tuberous root. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

castor bean leaf

USA, Texas. Texas paintbrush and bluebonnets among oak trees, foggy morning in the Texas Hill Country

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Koala, (Phascolarctos cinereus), endangered, South Australia

Frog celebrating the arrival of 1907 by firing a cannon
A wonderfully odd German New Years card, welcoming in the arrival of 1907. The illustration rather bizarrely depicts a frog (holding a lucky four-leafed clover)

Beech Tree - Falling leaves
ROG-11778 Beech Tree - Falling leaves autumn Fagus sylvaticus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Orange and yellow aspen leaves, White River National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Coleus "Winsome" - (under glass) in beautiful Victorian greenhouses at West Dean Gardens, West Sussex. UK
DAD-1694 Coleus "Winsome" - (under glass) in beautiful Victorian greenhouses. West Dean Gardens. UK. September. Coleus blumei Also known as Flame nettle or Painted nettle David C Dixon

Tree Fern unfurling leave of a tree fern. This motive, in Maori called Koru
SAS-935 Tree Fern - unfurling leave of a tree fern. This motive, in Maori called Koru, is by the Maori people often used in arts of all kinds

Water vole - Sitting up eating dandelion leaf - Derbyshire - UK
GET-1536 Water vole - Sitting up eating dandelion leaf Derbyshire - UK Arvicola terrestris Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dewdrops gathering on leaf Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-291 Dewdrops - gathering on leaf Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rain Drops on Rose Leaf
FEU-407 Rain Drops on Rose Leaf Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

7-Spot Ladybird On leaf Norfolk UK
FEU-47 7-Spot Ladybird - On leaf Norfolk UK Coccinella 7-punctata Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Aspens in fall colors with mountains and evergreens, near Silver Jack, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Sumatran tiger, Panthera tigris sumatrae, grows up to 120 kg, in captivity at Singapore zoo, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shojo-en Zen Garden, Nikko, Central Honshu (Chubu), Japan, Asia

Wild Pansy, Viola tricolor, Bielefeld, NRW, Germany

Mountain brook with moss-covered rocks flowing through primeval forest in autumn Bavarian Forest National Park
SAS-644 Mountain brook - with moss-covered rocks flowing through primeval forest in autumn Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria

Shino-Ware Ewer, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Shino-Ware Ewer, 17th century

Leaves 1928-29 (oil on canvas)
7057379 Leaves 1928-29 (oil on canvas) by Louis, Seraphine (Seraphine de Senlis) (1864-1942); (add.info.: Paris, France); ePhilippe Lissac/Godong; French, out of copyright

Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881017 Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 29.9x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Unfinished Bird and Vine wood block design for wallpaper
WMA143169 Unfinished Bird and Vine wood block design for wallpaper, 1878 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Nature's Artistry: A Kaleidoscope of Leafy Delights" Step into the enchanting world of leaves, where each one tells a unique story. From the majestic Monkey puzzle tree with its intricate patterns (araucaria imbricata) to the delicate petals of Hortensia, these foliage wonders never cease to amaze. In Scotland, the Thistle stands tall and proud, symbolizing resilience and strength. Its prickly exterior hides a remarkable beauty that is captured in Victorian Botanical Illustrations. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in South Carolina's Charleston, Angel Oak spreads its sprawling branches adorned with vibrant green leaves that whisper tales of ancient wisdom. Venturing into woodlands brings us face-to-face with a breathtaking carpet of Bluebells. These dainty flowers dance beneath canopies formed by an array of leaves, creating a symphony of colors and textures that captivate our senses. A Group of Auriculas gathers together like old friends sharing secrets amidst their velvety foliage. Their vibrant hues add splashes of joy to any garden or floral arrangement. And let us not forget the Lilac; its fragrant blossoms are accompanied by heart-shaped leaves that exude elegance and grace. Returning to Scotland once more, we encounter another rendition of Thistle through Victorian Botanical Illustration on Plate 113 - an homage to nature's diverse creations. Nearby lies an assortment of Herbs and Spices depicted in yet another exquisite illustration from this era; reminding us how plants have long been intertwined with culinary delights. Traveling further eastward takes us to Germany's Thuringia region where Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood (Philadelphus coronary) reigns supreme as an ornamental shrub. Its lush greenery provides a stunning backdrop for clusters of beautiful white flowers that attract butterflies like those illustrated by Maria Sibylla Merian - showcasing nature's harmonious collaboration between flora and fauna.