Mollis Collection

Hamemalis Mollis (Witch Hazel)
Hamemalis (or Hamamelis) Mollis (Witch Hazel), a large shrub or small tree of the Hamamelidaceae family, native to areas of China

Soft downy rose, Rosa mollis Smith
5856045 Soft downy rose, Rosa mollis Smith; (add.info.: Soft downy rose, Rosa mollis Smith. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Common agricultural grasses (litho)
6013793 Common agricultural grasses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common agricultural grasses)

Forced Shrubs (chromolitho)
5219597 Forced Shrubs (chromolitho) by Hamilton, Gertrude (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forced Shrubs. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue)

Soft-leaved primrose, Primula mollis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Soft lungwort, Pulmonaria mollis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, London, 1823

Turks turban or lobed-leaved woolly achania, Achania mollis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine

Curtis British Entomology Plate 128
Lepidoptera: Pyrausta cingulalis = Pyrausta cingulata (Silver-barred Sable) [Plant: Bromus mollis (Soft Brome-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 41
Hymenoptera: Cimbex decem-maculata = Cimbex americanus (Ten-spotted Sawfly) [Plant: Holcus mollis (Creeping Soft Grass)] Date: 1824-39

Soft vipers grass, Scorzonera mollis.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis

Sida mollis, soft-leaved sida with pale-orange flowers, native of Peru.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Holcus lanatus
Antique illustration of Holcus lanatus

An AW109 helicopter of the Swiss Air Rescue (REGA) taking off
An AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter of the Swiss Air Rescue (REGA) taking off, Mollis, Switzerland

Picture No. 10890814
Gorgonian Sea Fan - Scalefin Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) (Annella mollis) Date:

Picture No. 10890811
Gorgonian Sea Fan - damaged (Annella mollis) Date:

Picture No. 10890813
Gorgonian Sea Fan (Annella mollis) Date:

Picture No. 10891037
Lady's Mantle - unfolding leaf (Alchemilla mollis) Date:

Picture No. 10891000
Lady's Mantle - unfolded leaf (Alchemilla mollis) Date:

Picture No. 10892969
Gorgonian Sea Fan and Soldier Fish (Myripristis botche) - Largespined Glassfish / Estuarine Glass Perchlet (Ambassis macracanthus) (Annella mollis) Date:

Ladys mantle (Alchemilla alpina)
Ladys mantle (Alchemilla sp.) leaves covered in water droplets. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

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"Mollis: A World of Softness and Beauty" Discover the enchanting world of "mollis, " where softness and beauty intertwine. From the delicate petals of Hamemalis Mollis, also known as Witch Hazel, to the gentle blades of common agricultural grasses captured in lithographs, this realm is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Step into a garden adorned with Forced Shrubs depicted in vibrant chromolithographs, their lush foliage inviting you to explore further. Amongst them, you'll find the Soft-leaved primrose (Primula mollis), its velvety leaves and vibrant blooms adding a touch of elegance to any landscape. Venturing deeper into this captivating realm, your eyes will be drawn to the Soft lungwort (Pulmonaria mollis) with its silvery foliage and dainty flowers that dance in harmony with each passing breeze. Nearby stands Turks turban or lobed-leaved woolly achania (Achania mollis), an exotic plant whose intricate details are beautifully showcased on Curtis British Entomology Plate 128. As you continue your journey through "mollis, " don't miss Curtis British Entomology Plate 41 featuring fascinating insects that call this habitat home. Marvel at their intricately patterned wings and delicate bodies as they flutter amidst soft vipers grass (Scorzonera mollis). In this diverse world, even Sida mollis makes an appearance – a soft-leaved sida boasting pale-orange hues that add warmth wherever it grows. And let's not forget Holcus lanatus, commonly known as velvet grass; its fluffy texture invites barefoot walks across meadows bathed in golden sunlight. Amidst all these wonders lies an unexpected sight - an AW109 helicopter of Swiss Air Rescue (REGA) taking off against the backdrop of "mollis. " It serves as a reminder that even within nature's gentleness, there exists a need for strength and protection.