Magnoliidae Collection

Myristica sp. nutmeg
Plate 73 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Piper nigrum, pepper vine
Plate 24 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia virginiana, North American sweet bay
Illustration No.4 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nyrustuca moschata, nutmeg
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Piper methysticum, kava
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper inebrians

Calycanthus floridus, Eastern sweetshrub
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Coccyzus erythropthalmus, black-billed cuckoo
Plate 32 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

Macropiper excelsum, kawakawa pepper tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper myristicum

Areca catechu L. betel nut palm
Illustration of the betel nut palm tree with a study of the betel nut. Artist unknown. Plate held in the Botany Library plate collection, the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia sp. fossil magnolia leaf
A fossil magnolia leaf from the Upper Cretaceous, Senonian, leaf from Harz, Saxony. Specimen 240 mms long

Magnolia grandifolra, southern magnolia
Plate 26 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

Uvariastrum zenkeri
Plate 52. Watercolour on paper, 1911 by Dorothy Talbot (1871-1916). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1911

Fossil leaf C016 / 5961
Fossil Sassafras obtusum leaf. Cretaceous fossil leaf from the Dakota Group, Kansas, USA. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata) C016 / 5917
Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Magnolia conspicua, lily-flowered magnolia
Plate 1621 from Curtiss Botanical Magazine (1814). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Asimina obovata, flag pawpaw & Asimina pygmaea, dwarf pawpaw
Drawing 18 (Ewan 45) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Asimina obovata, pawpaw apple
William Bartrams botanical specimens which he named Anona grandiflora, pawpaw apple. Bartram collected these during his expedition through the southern colonies for Dr. John Fothergill

Michalia champaca, champaka
Champaka trees in the upper montane rainforest in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Michalia champaca, champaka tree
A view of a champaka tree, upper montane rainforest in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Laurier camphrier, camphor
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia liliiflora, purple lily-flowered magnolia

Magnolia cf. delavayi, magnolia
Plate 23 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hedycarya arborea, pigeonwood tree
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

Persea gratissima, avocado
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia auriculata, big-leaf magnolia
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Polyalthea - Strange Forest Tree - Tree Fern
Page 83 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Myristica fragrans, nutmeg tree
A tree native to the eastern Moluccas, which yields the spice nutmeg, its dried seed, and mace, the dried aril that surrounds the seed

Myristica insipida, nutmeg
Plate 124 by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Piper ribesioides, pepper
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Piper ribesioides, pepper from Asia

Magnolia denudata, yulan magnolia
Illustration in the Reeves Collection, c. 1820s, watercolour with bodycolour on paper. Also used in Potted Histories (2003) by Sandra Knapp (page 134)

Melastoma malabathrica, black-strawberry tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Vireo gilvus, warbling vireo
Plate 118 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

Uvaria odorata, ylang-ylang tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Oporornis formosus, Kentucky warbler
Plate 38 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

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

Dendroica magnolia, magnolia warbler
Plate 123 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

Zenaida aurita, zenaida dove
Plate 162 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

Magnolia acuminata, cucumber tree
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia tripetala, umbrella magnolia
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Asimina triloba, paw paw
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia grandiflora, magnolia
Illustration from Icones Animalium et Plantarum (1776-1782) by John Frederick Miller, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia sp. magnolia
Plate 642 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sassafras obtusum
Cretaceous fossil leaf from Dakota Group, Kansas, U.S.A. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia sp. magnolia
Folio 43 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cocoa; Syzygium aromaticum, cloves; Myristi
Plate 1 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Entitled A group from Burlgaar. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cinnamomun verum, cinnamon
Plate 60 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Annona cheremoya, custard apple
Plate 62 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Anona sp. soursop
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 1 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

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Magnoliidae, a diverse family of flowering plants, encompasses various species that have captivated botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. From the aromatic Myristica sp. Nutmeg to the pungent Piper nigrum pepper vine, this group showcases an array of flavors and scents found in our everyday lives. Nyrustuca moschata, commonly known as nutmeg, adds warmth and depth to culinary creations with its rich aroma. Meanwhile, Magnolia virginiana, or North American sweet bay, graces landscapes with its elegant white flowers and glossy green leaves. Piper methysticum, also called kava, has been traditionally used for its calming properties in Pacific Island cultures. Its soothing effects make it a popular choice for relaxation rituals. Calycanthus floridus Eastern sweetshrub enchants gardeners with its unique maroon flowers that emit a delightful fragrance reminiscent of strawberries. This native beauty is truly a treat for the senses. Inhabiting forests across Africa is Uvariastrum zenkeri; this climbing plant boasts stunning yellow blooms that attract pollinators from afar. Macropiper excelsum or kawakawa pepper tree holds cultural significance among Māori people who use it medicinally and ceremonially due to its distinct peppery taste. The majestic Magnolia grandiflora stands tall in Southern regions with its large evergreen leaves and striking white blossoms that perfume the air during springtime. Fossil leaf C016 / 5961 reveals ancient remnants of magnolias dating back millions of years while Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata) C016 / 5917 showcases intricate details preserved through time. As we explore the wonders of Magnoliidae's botanical treasures like Coccyzus erythropthalmus black-billed cuckoo enjoys their fruits while spreading seeds throughout forests ensuring their survival for generations to come.