Lythraceae Collection

Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) watercolour illustration

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) flower spikes in evening light, Scotland, UK, September

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) nectaring on Purple Loosestrife in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Israel, Shephelah, Pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) in Moshav Lachish

Water caltrop / chestnut (Trapa natans) plants growing on water surface, Lake Skadar, Lake Skadar National Park, Montenegro, May 2008

Male Red eyed damselfly (Erythromma najas) on Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) flower, Bedfordshire, England, UK, July 2012

Lawsonia inermis, henna plant
Illustration number 86 from the Feilding Collection held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Water chestnut, water caltrop (Trapa natans), Hortobagy ponds, Hungary, Europe

Purple Loosestrife -Lythrum salicaria-, flowering

Pomegranate (Punica granatum), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin
Botany - Lythraceae - Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin

Lagerstroemia speciosa C016 / 4260
Pride of India (Lagerstroemia speciosa) in flower. Lagerstroemia originate in Australia, Asia and the Pacific region. Photographed in south west France

Trapa natans, var. bispinosa
Image of trapa natans var. bispinosa in Plants of the Coast of Coromandel by W. Roxburgh

Punica granatuns, pomegranate
Plate 36 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Punica granatum, pomegranate
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Various fruits
Plate 1055 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) flowering, growing in river valley fen habitat, Middle Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, september

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Discover the vibrant world of Lythraceae: from the luscious Punica granatum, also known as pomegranate, to the delicate Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) captured in a stunning watercolour illustration. Witness the enchanting beauty of Purple loosestrife flower spikes basking in the soft evening light of Scotland's landscapes. Marvel at nature's harmony as Monarch butterflies gracefully nectar on Purple Loosestrife in a serene wet meadow. Journey to Israel's Shephelah region and behold the majestic Pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) flourishing in Moshav Lachish. Experience tranquility on Lake Skadar, where Water caltrop / chestnut plants (Trapa natans) float gracefully upon its surface, creating an ethereal sight within Lake Skadar National Park. Encounter nature's intricate details as a male Red-eyed damselfly perches delicately on a Purple loosestrife flower, showcasing their symbiotic relationship. Immerse yourself further into Israel's Shephelah region and witness yet another breathtaking Pomegranate tree (Punica granatum), standing tall amidst Moshav Lachish. Lastly, explore Lawsonia inermis or henna plant with its rich cultural significance and vibrant hues. Delve into Europe's Hortobagy ponds and admire Water chestnut or water caltrop (Trapa natans), adding an element of intrigue to this picturesque landscape.