Metrosideros Collection

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 53

Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Pohutukawa tree - with brilliant red flowers. Kaikoura - South Island - New Zealand
MAB-626 Pohutukawa tree - with brilliant red flowers Kaikoura - South Island - New Zealand Metrosideros excelsa Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

DDE-90026452
Pohutukawa tree in bloom and Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand Date: 16/11/2006

Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus
5856307 Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus; (add.info.: Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Bottlebrush flower, Callistemon lanceolatus. (Metrosideros lanceolata) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "
FLO4640748 Bottlebrush flower, Callistemon lanceolatus. (Metrosideros lanceolata) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, " Harrison, London

Metrosideros Trees, Australia; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Metrosideros Trees, Australia; Incidents of Bush Life in Queensland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

DDE-90026454
Pohutukawa Flower, Lonely Bay and Cooks Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand Date: 16/11/2006

Shi drum and cingle
Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2. Ombrina barbuta, Cinglo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Callistemon, Angophora and Metrosideros
Small-spiked callistemon, Callistemon microstachyum, heart-leaved angophora, Angophora cordifolia, and showy metrosideros, Metrosideros speciosa

Crimson bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus (Harsh-leav d metrosideros, Metrosideros citrina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis

Metrosyderos Glauca, 1812 (w / c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum)
615583 Metrosyderos Glauca, 1812 (w/c & bodycolour over graphite on vellum) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); 46.3x30.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Crimson flowered showy, Metrosideros speciosus.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Metrosideros Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Metrosideros Plant: Plate 53, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Oceania, New Zealand, South Island, Westland National Park, Fox Glacier. Colorful array of foliages including the Southern Rata Tree in Westland National Park

Metrosideros linearis
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

Metrosideros collina, metrosideros springfire
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Metrosideros spectabilis

Metrosideros Lucida or Southern Rata
Metrosideros Lucida (Southern Rata), also known as Metrosideros Umbellata, belonging to the myrtle family, with bright red flowers consisting of many stamens. 1888

Pohotukawa, or Metrosideros Tomentosa
Pohotukawa (Pohutukawa), or Metrosideros Tomentosa, a coastal evergreen tree in the myrtle family with brilliant red flowers consisting of many stamens, native to New Zealand

Metrosideros sp In the hills above Ouasse Village on eastern New Caledonia
DH-4121 Metrosideros sp In the hills above Ouasse Village on eastern New Caledonia. Metrosideros sp Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Metrosideros: Exotic Flowers of the Garden and Victorian Botanical Illustration" Step into a world of enchantment with Metrosideros, a mesmerizing genus of flowering plants that captivate with their vibrant colors and delicate beauty. Known for its stunning crimson flowers, the Metrosideros excelsa, also called the Pohutukawa tree or Christmas tree, is a true spectacle to behold. Imagine strolling through Kaikoura in South Island, New Zealand, where these majestic trees adorn the landscape with their brilliant red blooms - a sight that will leave you in awe. Intriguingly captured by DDE-90026452 and DDE-90026454, these botanical illustrations showcase the intricate details species. The Shi drum and cingle dance harmoniously alongside Callistemon and Angophora in nature's symphony of colors. Among them stands the Crimson bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus), adding its own touch of elegance to this floral ensemble. Transporting us back to 1812 is "Metrosyderos Glauca, " an exquisite watercolor painting on vellum that showcases this remarkable plant's allure. With meticulous strokes over graphite, it brings forth every nuance of its graceful form. But let us not forget about Metrosideros speciosus - the crimson flowered showy variety that demands attention wherever it grows. Its striking presence adds vibrancy to any garden or natural setting. With roots tracing back to Victorian times when botanical illustrations were revered as works of art themselves, Metrosideros continues to inspire artists and nature enthusiasts alike. These timeless depictions capture not only their physical attributes but also evoke emotions tied to exploration and discovery. As we venture further into Oceania's wonders, we find ourselves amidst New Zealand's South Island at Westland National Park near Fox Glacier.