Santalaceae Collection

Mistletoe (Viscum album) close-up of berries, England, December

Page 234. Leptomeria, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670590 Page 234. Leptomeria, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum) (colour litho)
2639332 Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodland surrounding Veliki Prstavci waterfalls, with Mistletoe (Viscum album) on European beech (Fagus sylvatica) growing on the tree branches. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

European Mistletoe or Common Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing on a Poplar tree -Populus sp-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Viscum album, mistletoe
Plate 11 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing in Poplar Trees -Populus-, Dahmen, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing on a goat willow, pussy willow or great sallow tree -Salix caprea-, Lower Austria, Austria

Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium oxycedri) hemiparasite on juniper, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Viscum album, mistletoe & Ilex sp. holly
Drawing from Watercolour and pencil drawings of birds, mammals and boats of the Shetland Islands, with some drawings of plants (1918-1974) by Muriel Helen Dawson (1897-1974)

Santalum album, sandalwood
An illustration showing leaves and flowers from a sandalwood plant (Santalum album). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Leptomeria acida R. Br
Illustration of Leptomeria acida, by Ferdinand Bauer. From a specimen from the Sydney region of New South Wales

Coloured Mistletoe (Viscum coloratum) berries

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"Mistletoe Magic: A Closer Look at Santalaceae" In the enchanting woodlands of England, December brings forth a mesmerizing sight - a close-up of mistletoe berries adorning the Mistletoe plant (Viscum album). The vibrant red berries stand out against the backdrop of nature's winter palette. Turning back time to c. 1803-06, an artist named Leptomeria captured the beauty through watercolor, pen, ink, and pencil. Their intricate artwork on page 234 showcases the delicate details and elegance of this botanical wonder. Venturing into alpine regions, we discover another member of this family - Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum). Its colorful lithograph portrays its resilience in thriving amidst rocky landscapes with grace and charm. Journeying to Veliki Prstavci waterfalls reveals a woodland adorned with mistletoe once again. This time it clings onto European beech trees, creating a picturesque scene where nature intertwines effortlessly. Moving across borders to Saxony-Anhalt in Germany unveils yet another variety - European Mistletoe or Common Mistletoe (Viscum album) growing harmoniously on Poplar trees (Populus sp. ). Here, these plants showcase their ability to adapt and flourish in diverse environments. Further east in Anatolia's Pontic Mountains lies Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium oxycedri), showcasing its unique hemiparasitic relationship with juniper trees. This captivating image captures their coexistence amidst Turkey's breathtaking landscape during July. Returning our focus to Viscum album or mistletoe itself reminds us that within this family lies endless wonders waiting to be explored. Tab 916 highlights its significance as it continues to captivate botanists worldwide for centuries.