Malpighiales Collection (#4)

Salix sp. willow
A mature willow tree in winter. Photographed by Pat Hart

Salix alba L. willow
Sketch 45 (66 Drawings Volume). 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

Garcinia hanburii, gamboge tree
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Garcinia hanburii, gamboge tree

Aspen
Plate 1 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Pollard Aspen
Plate 2 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Passiflora laurifolia, passion flower
Illustration by Sydney Parkingson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Viola tricolor, wild pansy
Wild pansy in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, July 2004

Passiflora aurantia, passion flower
Engraving by Weddell based on Ferdinand Bauers unpublished drawing published in Collectanea botanica (1821) by John Lindley

Rhizophora mangrove forest
The gnarled roots of the mangrove forest, Kampong Kapok, Muara, Brunei. Photographed by Dr Gaden Robinson

Passiflora quadrangularis, water lemon
Illustration by James Sowerby, c. 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hypericum perforatum, St. Johnswort
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 176

Passiflora kermesina, passionflower
Watercolour 312 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, c. 1850. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Populus latior
A fossilized leaf (11 cms wide) of Populus latior, once a large flowering tree which shed many leaves during its life span

Populus nigra, lombardy or black poplar pollen
Scanning electron microscope image (x 1500) of black poplar pollen grains showing a characteristic granular surface ornamentation and no apertures (inaperturate)

Salix fragilis L. XXII 2, crack willow
An illustrative plate of crack willow foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Empidonax traillii, willow flycatcher
Plate 45 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

Salix herbacea L. DLVII, dwarf willow
An illustrative plate of dwarf willow tree foliage and fruit from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Reinwardtia trigyna, yellow flax
Plate 1143 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Euphorbia canariensis, Canary Island spurge
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Passiflora edulis, passion fruit
Illustration by Jacobus van Huysum, c. 1730s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Passiflora laurifolia, water lemon
Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (1705) by Maria Sibylla Merian, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Passiflora quadrangularis, granadilla
Plate 18 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous 1858, by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Angiosperm flower in amber
A flower trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen dates from the Lower Miocene period about 20 million years old

Hypericum sp. St. Johnswort
Drawing 26/1 made in 1904 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. PLate 175

Viola sp
Plate 62 from Flowers by John Edwards, 1795. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ricinus communis, castor bean
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Pollard Willow
Plate 29 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Salix fragilis L. CCXVII, crack willow
An illustrative plate of crack willow foliage and catkins from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Aleurites moluccana, candlenut tree
Copper plate of Aleurites moluccana, candlenut tree from the original drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Populus alba L. DCXIV, white poplar
An illustrative plate of white poplar tree foliage, catkins and fruit from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Gentiana ascepiadea, willow gentian
Illustration by Frederick Polydore Nodder, c. 1770s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pittosporum ralphii, Ralphs desertwillow
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Melicytus ramiflorus, whitey wood tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Croton compressus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Croton reticulatum

Alchornea triplinervia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Alchornea rigida

Tetrapterys phlomoides
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Banisteria fulgens

Pereskia grandifolia, rose cactus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Clusia dodecapetala

Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, orchid vine
Finished watercolour drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Banisteria ciliata

Stigmaphyllon auriculatum
Finished watercolour drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Banisteria atriplicifolia

Petalostigma banksii, quinine bush
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Arctic Lupine (Lupinus Arcticus) meadow and Balsam Poplar forest - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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Malpighiales, a diverse order of flowering plants, encompasses a wide range of species with fascinating characteristics. From the graceful Weeping Willow to the versatile Linum usitatissimum (flax) and Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax), these plants showcase nature's creativity. One intriguing member of this order is the Mancenillier tree, known for its toxic sap that can cause severe skin reactions. Despite its dangers, it stands tall as a testament to nature's ability to adapt and protect itself. The Pollard Weeping Willow captivates with its cascading branches that sway in the breeze, creating an enchanting sight. Its delicate leaves dance gracefully in harmony with the wind. Viola tricolor, also known as heartsease or wild pansy, adds vibrant hues to meadows and gardens. These charming flowers bring joy with their cheerful faces and are often associated with love and remembrance. Red mangrove propagules or plantlets exemplify resilience as they transform into fully mature plants. These remarkable organisms play a vital role in coastal ecosystems by stabilizing shorelines and providing habitats for various marine species. In Danzante Island within Loreto Bay National Park in Mexico's Sea of Cortez, we witness the Western honeybee diligently pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). This symbiotic relationship showcases nature's intricate web of life. A split-level photo captures an awe-inspiring moment featuring an American crocodile submerged beneath crystal-clear waters. This powerful creature reminds us of the diversity found within Malpighiales' habitat range. An Autumn quaking aspen grove adorned with elk-browsing scars paints a picture of coexistence between wildlife and flora. The majestic trunks stand tall against golden foliage during this season of change. Below Turret Ridge lies another breathtaking scene – autumn quaking aspen trees casting their golden glow upon the landscape. Their leaves shimmer like precious coins, creating a mesmerizing sight.