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"Exploring the Depths of Roots: From Yggdrasil to Ghost Orchids" Delve into the intricate world of roots, where ancient myths and scientific wonders intertwine

Background imageRoot Collection: Lachenalia orthopetala Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia orthopetala Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia orthopetala Jacq. (Hyacinth), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Lachenalia mediana Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia mediana Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia mediana Jacq. 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Gethyllis britteniana baker (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gethyllis britteniana baker (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gethyllis Britteniana Baker (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Gethyllis Afra L (Kukukmakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gethyllis Afra L (Kukukmakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gethyllis Afra L (Kukukmakranka), 1777-1786. Gethyllis sp

Background imageRoot Collection: Gethyllis afra L (Kukukmakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gethyllis afra L (Kukukmakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gethyllis afra L (Kukukmakranka), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Gethyllis sp. (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gethyllis sp. (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gethyllis sp. (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Gethyllis lanuginose Marloth [Gethyllis Villosa] (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786

Gethyllis lanuginose Marloth [Gethyllis Villosa] (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gethyllis lanuginose Marloth [Gethyllis Villosa] (Kukumakranka), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Crinum macowanii Baker, formerly Amaryllis belladonna (Cape coast lily), 1777-1786

Crinum macowanii Baker, formerly Amaryllis belladonna (Cape coast lily), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Crinum macowanii Baker, formerly Amaryllis belladonna (Cape coast lily), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Monsonia multifidum E.Mey. ex Kunth (with an insect), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Monsonia multifidum E.Mey. ex Kunth (with an insect), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Monsonia multifidum E.Mey. ex Kunth (with an insect), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Boophone haemanthoides F.M. Leighton, formerly Amaryllis distycha (Bushman poison... 1777-1786)

Boophone haemanthoides F.M. Leighton, formerly Amaryllis distycha (Bushman poison... 1777-1786)
Boophone haemanthoides F.M. Leighton, formerly Amaryllis distycha (Bushman poison-bulb, or Oxkiller), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Corycium orobanchoides (L.F.) Swartz, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Corycium orobanchoides (L.F.) Swartz, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Corycium orobanchoides (L.F.) Swartz, 1777-1786. Corycium Orobanchoides (L.F.) SW. (Artz.); An orchid species

Background imageRoot Collection: Gethyllis ciliaris (Koekemakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gethyllis ciliaris (Koekemakranka), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gethyllis ciliaris (Koekemakranka), 1777-1786. Gethyllis Ciliaris with B. fruit and A. detailed study of the flower Gethyllis Ciliaris (Thunb.); used as a medicine by the Khoikhoi?

Background imageRoot Collection: Pelargonium klinghartense Knuth, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pelargonium klinghartense Knuth, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pelargonium klinghartense Knuth, 1777-1786. Geranium (Pelargonium Klinghartense Knuth) with root and tuber

Background imageRoot Collection: Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. aurea (Opal flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. aurea (Opal flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. aurea (Opal flower), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. aloides (Opal flowers), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. aloides (Opal flowers), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. aloides (Opal flowers), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia bulbifera (Cirillo) Engl. 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. quadricolor (Opal flower), 1777-1786

Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. quadricolor (Opal flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Lachenalia aloides (L.f.) Engl. var. quadricolor (Opal flower), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Eucomis humilis Bak. (Pineapple flower or Kuifplant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Eucomis humilis Bak. (Pineapple flower or Kuifplant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Eucomis humilis Bak. (Pineapple flower or Kuifplant), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Moraea villosa Ker-Gawl. (Cape tulip), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Moraea villosa Ker-Gawl. (Cape tulip), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Moraea villosa Ker-Gawl. (Cape tulip), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Tylecodon cacalioides (L.F.), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tylecodon cacalioides (L.F.), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tylecodon cacalioides (L.F.), 1777-1786. Cotyledon, Toelken

Background imageRoot Collection: Massonia Depressa Houtt, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Massonia Depressa Houtt, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Massonia Depressa Houtt, 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Euphorbia Bupleurifolia Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Euphorbia Bupleurifolia Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euphorbia Bupleurifolia Jacq. 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Mesembryanthemum Testiculare, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Mesembryanthemum Testiculare, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mesembryanthemum Testiculare, 1777-1786. An open flower, a bud, with root system

Background imageRoot Collection: Calceolaria with three insects (Slipperwort), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Calceolaria with three insects (Slipperwort), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Calceolaria with three insects (Slipperwort), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Apiaceae (Umbelliferea), root with a bird and two detailed sketches of the umbellate flower. The Khoikhoi people use the root to strengthen their wine

Background imageRoot Collection: Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786

Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Monsonia Patersonii, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Monsonia Patersonii, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Monsonia Patersonii, 1777-1786. Geranium (Monsonia Patersonii (DC) G. Don) with pink flowers

Background imageRoot Collection: Monsonia Patersonii or Monsonia sp. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Monsonia Patersonii or Monsonia sp. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Monsonia Patersonii or Monsonia sp. 1777-1786. Geranium (Monsonia SP) without flowers or leaves

Background imageRoot Collection: Cape watermelon and gladiolus, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes

Cape watermelon and gladiolus, 1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cape watermelon and gladiolus, 1786. Gladiolus shown with bulb and roots. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 185

Background imageRoot Collection: Landscape with Sandy Path beside a River, c.1655. Creator: Philips Wouwerman

Landscape with Sandy Path beside a River, c.1655. Creator: Philips Wouwerman
Landscape with Sandy Path beside a River, c.1655

Background imageRoot Collection: Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan

Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900. Creator: Ishikawa Kazan
Sweet chestnuts on a branch, 1800-1900

Background imageRoot Collection: Orbea verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea Verucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia barbata (Masson) Haw. 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Orbea verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea verrucosa (Masson) L.C. Leach. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Orbea verrucosa (Masson) Haw. (Hirsute Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Called Stapelia Nigrum by Gordon, see also G.P. 89

Background imageRoot Collection: Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) Haw. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) Haw. 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Piaranthus geminatus (Masson) N.E. Br.(Milkweed), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Stapelia paniculata Willd.(Small starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Stapelia paniculata Willd.(Small starfish flower), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Stapelia paniculata Willd.(Small starfish flower), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786

Background imageRoot Collection: Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson

Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897

Background imageRoot Collection: Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson

Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897

Background imageRoot Collection: Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847. Creator: Wilhelm Peter Carl Petersen

Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847. Creator: Wilhelm Peter Carl Petersen
Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847

Background imageRoot Collection: Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908



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"Exploring the Depths of Roots: From Yggdrasil to Ghost Orchids" Delve into the intricate world of roots, where ancient myths and scientific wonders intertwine. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, roots hold secrets that connect us to nature's essence. Leonardo da Vinci's skull anatomy sketches reveal how roots anchor our existence, mirroring their resilience and strength. Much like the branches of Yggdrasil reaching towards the heavens, roots delve deep into the earth, providing stability and nourishment. Victorian botanical illustrations showcase both beauty and danger within root systems. Poisonous mushrooms lurk beneath forest floors while herbs and spices add flavor to our lives. These delicate yet potent plants remind us of nature's duality. The ethereal Ghost Orchid, immortalized by Susan Orleans' words, emerges from hidden recesses with its ghostly allure. Like this rare flower clinging onto trees for survival, some roots find support in unexpected places. Thai cuisine tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors derived from various root-based spices. In Thailand's vibrant culture lies a fusion that celebrates Southeast Asian culinary traditions rooted deeply in history. Teeth tell tales not only about age but also about our dietary choices—a reminder that even humans rely on strong dental foundations just as plants depend on sturdy root systems for growth. Victorian botanical illustrations unmask poisonous and toxic plants lurking amidst enchanting blooms—an important lesson on discernment when exploring nature's offerings. Unraveling plant anatomy through Victorian illustrations reveals an intricate network below ground level—roots branching out like veins carrying life-sustaining nutrients throughout every fiber of existence. Medicinal and herbal plants have long been treasured for their healing properties; Victorian botanical art captures their essence beautifully. Rooted in tradition, these remedies continue to offer solace in modern times. Ta Prohm temple at Angkor Wat stands as a testament to the power of nature's roots.