Nigella Collection

Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

TV Celebrity Chefs
Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Gary Rhodes, Fanny Craddock, Delia Smith, Ainsley Harriott, Gordon Ramsey, Keith Floyd, Rick Stein - TV Celebrity Chefs

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 57

Love in a mist (Nigella damascena), pressed flower on light panel, image inverted, studio environment. See also image 01717741 which shows the same plant in visible light

Afterglow
Jacky Parker

Still Life, 1901
BAL15583 Still Life, 1901 by Chaplin, Arthur (1869-1935); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany

Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Flowers with Daisies, 1840 (w / c on paper)
BRN194358 Flowers with Daisies, 1840 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Wild nigella, Nigella arvensis, and corn poppy, Papaver rhoeas. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Black cumin, Nigella sativa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Devil-in-a-bush or love-in-a-mist, Nigella arvensis, Nigelle des champs. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Charles Louis Constans from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Wild maracuja, Passiflora foetida (Nigella flowered passion-flower, Passiflora nigelliflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson

Spanish fennel-flower, Nigella hispanica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810

Oriental fennel-flower, Nigella orientalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T

Fennel and black cumin
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare 1, and black cumin, Nigella sativa 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

Nigella Damascena. 1929 (photogravure)
2560232 Nigella Damascena. 1929 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher

Misty Morning
Jacky Parker

Nigella
Mandy Disher

Nigella
Mandy Disher

Love-in-a-mist
Jacky Parker

The virgins ll
Heidi Westum

BEARDED COLLIE / TOAST
SCOTCH BEARDED COLLIE NIGELLA CINNAMON TOAST Owned by Regan. Date: 1974

Nigella, Nigella damascena, Close up of blue coloured flower growing outdoor.----

Blue green white soft nigella delicate
Love in a mist - Nigella Damascena

Wasp walking around a Spanish love-in-a-mist (Nigella hispanica) flower to sip nectar from ring of blue nectaries, thorax

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) stamens fluroescing in UV light. Ring of nectaries are dark red with blue UV reflective hairs

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) and Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) flower. Anthers transferring pollen onto bee backs

Nigella - Murrays Cabaret Club costume design
Nigella - Original costume design for one of the performers at Murrays Cabaret Club, 16-18 Beak Street, Soho, London

Panch phoran, SEM
Panch phoran. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of panch phoran or indian five spice. It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh and consists of the following seeds

Nigella or Devil-In-A-Bush Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Nigella or Devil-In-A-Bush Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Spanish Fennel Flower
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Bearded Collie / Toast
Scotch Bearded Collie Nigella Cinnamon Toast Owned by Regan. Date: 1974

Nigella or Devl-In-A-Bush Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Nigella or Devl-In-A-Bush Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Love-in-a-mist or Ragged Lady -Nigella damascena-, seed pods

Nigella Miss Jekyll Alba, Macro Close-Up Of Pistil

Illustration of hardy annual flowerbed in garden

Love in the mist seed head (Nigella sp. )
Love in the mist seed head (Nigella sp.). The seeds of the plant, known as black cumin, are used as a spice in cookery and also medicinally as a diuretic

Nectarium of the passionflower 1, daffodil 2, and love in a mist 3, 4.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Devil-in-a-bush or love in a mist, Nigella arvensis.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Single Nigella Flower Blossom
Dreamy capture of a single blue Nigella flower

Black cumin -Nigella sativa-, spice souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabia, Middle East, Orient

Square heaps of dried tumeric, cumin, cloves, seven spice, Nigella, fenugreek, five spice, coriander and green cardamoms seeds

Nigella hispanica, fennel flower
Drawing 1/20 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nigella damascena, love-in-a-mist
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nigella orientalis, yellow fennel flower
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 062

Wild Fennel
A study of fennel, a wild herb, also known as love-in- a-mist. Date: 1950s

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"Nigella: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Palette" In the realm of botanical wonders, there exists a captivating flower known as Nigella. Also referred to as Love-in-a-Mist, this enchanting bloom belongs to the Nigella sativa family and is renowned for its ethereal allure. With delicate petals resembling Spanish fennel or corn poppy, it gracefully dances amidst gardens and meadows. Victorian botanists were so captivated by Nigella that they immortalized its beauty through intricate illustrations. These exquisite depictions showcased every intricate detail of this exotic flower, evoking a sense of awe and admiration. Nigella's mystique extends beyond its appearance; it holds historical significance too. Black cumin, scientifically known as Nigella sativa, has been treasured for centuries due to its medicinal properties. Revered for its healing powers across various cultures, black cumin seeds have been used in traditional remedies throughout history. Beyond the realms of nature and medicine lies another facet of "Nigella" - celebrity chefs who have graced our television screens with their culinary expertise. Just like these talented individuals bring flavor into our lives through their delectable creations, Nigella adds vibrancy to any garden or floral arrangement. Imagine a still life painting from 1901 capturing the essence of Love-in-a-Mist on a light panel – an image inverted yet radiating timeless elegance. This portrayal showcases how even after all these years, Nigella remains an enduring symbol of grace and charm. Let us not forget about other members within the vast Nigella family; wild nigellas such as arvensis alongside corn poppies create breathtaking landscapes where nature truly flourishes. So next time you encounter this magnificent flower called "Nigella, " take a moment to appreciate its rich heritage – from Victorian illustrations to ancient medicinal uses – reminding us that true beauty transcends time and captivates our hearts.