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Mouse Ear Collection

"Exploring the Intricate World of Mouse Ear: From Botanical Illustrations to Nature's Beauty" Discovering the wonders of nature through antique botany illustrations

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Thale cress or arabidopsis, Arabidopsis thaliana

Thale cress or arabidopsis, Arabidopsis thaliana
Thale cress, mouse-ear cress or arabidopsis, Arabidopsis thaliana, Arabis thaliana, Arabette rameuse. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella

Mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella
5855805 Mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella; (add.info.: Mouse-ear hawkweed, Pilosella officinarum, Hieracium pilosella)

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Sandworts and stitchworts

Sandworts and stitchworts
5856100 Sandworts and stitchworts; (add.info.: Thymeleaf sandwort, Arenaria serpyllifolia, mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgare, mountain stitchwort, Minuartia biflora, and bog stitchwort)

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Antique botany illustration: Mouse Ear Chickweed, Cerastium triviale

Antique botany illustration: Mouse Ear Chickweed, Cerastium triviale

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) in flower, Dorset, UK. May

Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) in flower, Dorset, UK. May

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium glomeratum

Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium glomeratum (Broad-leaved mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Mouse-ear hawkweed and meadow salsify

Mouse-ear hawkweed and meadow salsify
Mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella, and meadow salsify or goats beard, Tragopogon pratensis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Varieties of mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella

Varieties of mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Field sow-thistle, Sonchus arvensis, and mouse-ear

Field sow-thistle, Sonchus arvensis, and mouse-ear hawkweed, Hieracium pilosella. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 532

Curtis British Entomology Plate 532
Hymenoptera: Sapyga clavicornis (Club-horned Sapyga) [Plant: Hieracium officinarum (Hieracium pilosella (Mouse-ear Hawkweed)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 372

Curtis British Entomology Plate 372
Lepidoptera: Trochilium bembeciforme = Sphecia bembeciformis (Lunar Hornet Clearwing); Lepidoptera: Trochilium apiforme = Sesia apiformis (Hornet-moth) [Plant: Cerastium fontanum ssp

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 254

Curtis British Entomology Plate 254
Coleoptera: Notiophilus rufipes (Red-legged Notiophilus) [Plant: Cerastium arvense (Corn Mouse-ear)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 169

Curtis British Entomology Plate 169
Lepidoptera: Deiopeia pulchra = Utetheisa pulchella (Crimson-speckled Footman) [Plant: Myosotis arvensis (Field Mouse-ear)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 63

Curtis British Entomology Plate 63
Coleoptera: Acilius caliginosus = Acilius canaliculatus (Pale-thighed Acilius) [Plant: Myosotis palustris (March Mouse-ear)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 10

Curtis British Entomology Plate 10
Hemiptera: Notonecta maculata (Spotted Boatfly, Water Boatman, Backswimmer) [Plant: Myosoton aquaticum (Cerastium aquaticum, Marsh Mouse-ear)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho)

Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho)
6020692 Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear)

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Shetland Mouse-eared chickweed (Cerastium nigrescens), Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve

Shetland Mouse-eared chickweed (Cerastium nigrescens), Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Mouse-eared Chickweed (Cerastium latifolium) flowering, growing at high altitude, Maritime Alps

Mouse-eared Chickweed (Cerastium latifolium) flowering, growing at high altitude, Maritime Alps, France, September

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Picture No. 10946916

Picture No. 10946916
Shetland Mouse-ear / Shetland Mouse-eared Chickweed / Edmonstons Chickweed Keen of Hamar, Unst, Shetland, UK. Date:

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Mouse-ear Hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) flowering, growing in crevice on coastal rocks, Jersey

Mouse-ear Hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella) flowering, growing in crevice on coastal rocks, Jersey, Channel Islands, May

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Asteraceae or Compositae, Mouse-ear or Lobed Tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata)

Asteraceae or Compositae, Mouse-ear or Lobed Tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata)
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXIII, Plate 53 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Asteraceae or Compositae, Mouse-ear or Lobed Tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata)

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Field Mouse-ear (Cerastium arvense) flowering, Breckland, Norfolk, England, may

Field Mouse-ear (Cerastium arvense) flowering, Breckland, Norfolk, England, may

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Dwarf mouse ear / Curtis's mouse-ear on limestone grassland

Dwarf mouse ear / Curtis's mouse-ear on limestone grassland
ROG-12431 Dwarf mouse ear / Curtis's mouse-ear on limestone Cerastium pumilum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Field Mouse-ear flowers

Field Mouse-ear flowers
ME-1283 Field MOUSE-EAR - flowers, in Spring Cerastium arvense Found on lime. UK and Europe Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageMouse Ear Collection: Shaggy Mouse Ear Chickweed

Shaggy Mouse Ear Chickweed
JLM-5528 Grey Mouse-ear Chickweed - endangered in UK Cerastium brachypetalum John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway


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"Exploring the Intricate World of Mouse Ear: From Botanical Illustrations to Nature's Beauty" Discovering the wonders of nature through antique botany illustrations, we stumble upon the delicate Mouse Ear Chickweed, scientifically known as Cerastium triviale. Its intricate details and charming appearance captivate our senses. Moving on to Thale cress or arabidopsis, also known as Arabidopsis thaliana, we witness the beauty of this petite flower. Its vibrant colors and dainty petals bring a touch of elegance to any garden. In Dorset, UK, during May, we are greeted by the enchanting sight of Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) in full bloom. The countryside is adorned with these lovely flowers that add a splash of white amidst lush greenery. Next up is Sticky mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum), which showcases its unique adhesive properties. This fascinating plant has tiny hairs on its leaves that make it stick to surfaces like velcro – truly a marvel of nature. As we explore further, we encounter Mouse-ear hawkweed and meadow salsify intertwining gracefully. These two species create a harmonious display with their contrasting colors and textures. Varieties abound within the world of mouse-ears. Hieracium pilosella presents us with an array of options – each boasting its own distinct characteristics. Their diverse forms showcase Mother Nature's creativity at its finest. Field sow-thistle (Sonchus arvensis) stands tall alongside mouse-ear plants in perfect harmony. This combination creates a picturesque scene where wildflowers thrive against all odds. Delving into Curtis British Entomology Plates 532, 372, 254, 169, and 63 reveals an enthralling glimpse into insect life intertwined with various species of mouse ears. Witnessing this symbiotic relationship reminds us of the interconnectedness of all living beings.