Sinensis Collection

Camellia Sinensis (Tea)
or THEA SINENSIS branch of a TEA PLANT

Tea plant, Camellia sinensis (Camellia thea). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Orange, citron, fig and almond
Fruits including citron, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange, Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange, Citrus sinensis 4, fig, Ficus carica 5, and almond, Prunus amygdalus 6

White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis
5856743 White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis)

Decorative botanical print with primrose, cyclamen, sage, dahlia and chrysanthemum
5855538 Decorative botanical print with primrose, cyclamen, sage, dahlia and chrysanthemum; (add.info.: Five ornamental plants including blue primrose (Primula sinensis)

Five annuals including golden bartonia, Chinese carnation, and Chinese indigo plant
5855524 Five annuals including golden bartonia, Chinese carnation, and Chinese indigo plant.; (add.info.: Five annuals: golden bartonia (Bartonia aurea), Chinese carnation (Dianthus sinensis)

Purple and white flowers of the Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis
5856229 Purple and white flowers of the Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis; (add.info.: Purple and white flowers of the Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823
533361 Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.; (add.info.: Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Quail, Coturnix coturnix 1, crested bobwhite, Colinus cristatus 2, blue-breasted quail, Excalfactoria chinensis 3
FLO4574552 Quail, Coturnix coturnix 1, crested bobwhite, Colinus cristatus 2, blue-breasted quail, Excalfactoria chinensis 3, Madagascar buttonquail, Turnix nigricollis 4, northern bobwhite

Tea tree with scarlet flower and fruit, Camellia sinensis
5856593 Tea tree with scarlet flower and fruit, Camellia sinensis; (add.info.: Tea tree with scarlet flower and fruit, Camellia sinensis, Thea bohea)

Pale blue and lilac flowered Chinese Glycine, Glycine sinensis
5856286 Pale blue and lilac flowered Chinese Glycine, Glycine sinensis; (add.info.: Pale blue and lilac flowered Chinese Glycine, Glycine sinensis)

Tea: Branch of Camellia sinensis. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1798
531685 Tea: Branch of Camellia sinensis. Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1798.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chinese wisteria, Wisteria sinensis (Wistaria sinensis). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London

Shoe flower or China rose, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Jequirity bean or rosary pea, Abrus precatorius, Abro da corone. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Wisteria in full bloom at the Ashikaga flower park, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

DDE-90039018
USA, Kansas, Red Hibiscus. Date: 08/10/2013

DDE-90038960
USA, Hawaii, Oahu. A type of Hibiscus flower. Date: 04/05/2009

DDE-90038231
Red hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Belize Date: 06/04/2012

Map of Asia, early 19th century. Showing Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Siberia, Tartary, Thibet, Hindoostan, Further India, China, Formosa, Japan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

China aster varieties, Callistephus x sinensis. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Japanese aralia or glossy-leaf paper plant, Fatsia japonica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Canary broom, Genista canariensis (Cytisus canariensis). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London

Hibiscus roseus. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

Follaton House, seat of Stanley Carey, Totnes Devon. Built by the architect George Stanley Repton in 1826. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Touch-me-not balsam, Impatiens noli-tangere. Balsamina noli-tangere, Balsamina impaziente, Erba impaziente. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

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)

Black-lip pearl oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Chinese pearl shell, Margarita sinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Florida softshell turtle and Chinese softshell turtle
Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox (fierce tortoise, Testudo ferox) and Chinese softshell turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis (Testudo rostrata)

Asian particoloured bat, Vespertilio sinensis noctula. Vespertilio noctula Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob Andreas Eisenmann after an illustration by Jacques Buvee l Ameriquain

Pheasant-tailed jacana and horned screamer
Pheasant-tailed jacana, Hydrophasianus chirurgus, and horned screamer, Anhima cornuta. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Great cormorant (Eurasian), Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis (Chinese pelican, Pelecanus sinensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Ruellia, cyclamen, primrose and leadwort species
Fringe-flowered ruellia, Ruellia ciliatiflora, Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis, Cape leadwort, Plumbago capensis, crimson grevillea, Grevillea punicea

Camellia and tea species
Reticulated-leaved camellia, Camellia reticulata, oil-bearing camellia, Camellia oleifera, apple-blossom-flowering camellia, Camellia maliflora, and green tea, Camellia sinensis (Thea viridis)

Chinese primrose, Primula sinensis var
Chinese primrose cultivar raised by Cannell Sons, Swanley, Primula sinensis var. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Chinese primrose varieties, Primula sinensis. Swanley Red 1, Princess Beatrice 2, Swanley Purple 3, Princess of Wales 4, The Queen 5, Luteo-Alba 6 and Swanley Giant 7

Mr. Cannells Chinese primrose variety, Primula sinensis var. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Lucien Linden variety of Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Lucien Linden. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1882

Morrens Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis var. Edmond Morren. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Greater coucal, Centropus sinensis
Greater coucal or crow pheasant, Centropus sinensis (Chestnut coucal). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1822

Cormorant species used for fishing in Asia
Cormorant used for fishing in Asia, perhaps a great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo, or Japanese cormorant, Phalacrocorax capillatus

Pheasant-tailed jacana, Hydrophasianus chirurgus (Chinese jacana, Parra sinensis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Chinese primrose cultivar, Primula sinensis fimbriata flore-pleno. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

China pink variety, Dianthus chinensis (Dianthus sinensis laciniatus). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Primulina dryas (Chirita sinensis). 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

China pink, Dianthus chinensis, varieties: heddewigii and giganteus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

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Sinensis, also known as Camellia Sinensis, is a remarkable plant that has captivated tea lovers around the world. With its white flowers and vibrant green tea leaves, it is no wonder why this species holds such significance in the world of tea. Originating from China, it has been cultivated for centuries to produce various types of teas. From delicate white teas to robust black teas, this versatile plant offers a wide range of flavors and aromas that cater to every palate. But sinensis's influence extends beyond just tea production. It shares its name with other plants like Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), shoe flower or China rose (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), and even the jequirity bean or rosary pea (Abrus precatorius). Each of these plants possesses unique characteristics and uses that contribute to their own respective industries. In addition to its botanical relatives, sinensis plays an essential role in cultural traditions worldwide. In Japan's Ashikaga flower park, visitors are treated to breathtaking displays of wisteria in full bloom – a testament to the beauty and allure of nature's wonders. As we delve deeper into the realm of sinensis, we uncover more than just a simple plant; we discover a rich tapestry woven by history, culture, and innovation. Whether sipping on a cup of freshly brewed green tea or admiring the cascading blossoms of Wisteria sinensis in Japan, there is no denying the profound impact this humble plant has had on our lives. So next time you enjoy your favorite cuppa or marvel at nature's floral masterpieces, take a moment to appreciate all that sinensis represents – from ancient traditions rooted in Camellia Sinensis (Tea) cultivation to the diverse array of plants bearing its name across different continents. Sinensis truly embodies both simplicity and complexity simultaneously – reminding us how interconnected our world truly is.