Botanical Illustration Collection

Gossypium barbadense, cotton plant
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lily of the valley 19 century illustration
A digitally restored image of an original antique litho by Julius Hoeppner (1839-1893) from Schule der Blumenmalerei published in 1890

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
An illustration by Ferdinand Bauer of an Australian pitcher plant, one of the few plants capable of trapping and digesting insects

Vegetable plants
Plate 10 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Plantes potagerea

Humboldt and his party collecting plant
Specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. Detail from Plate 25 Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
Plate 42 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Atropa Belladonna; Deadly Nightshade

19th century botanical colour print. Botanical illustration. Form, colour, and details of the plant as an art piece. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection

19th century botanical colour print. Botanical illustration. Form, colour, and details of the plant as an art piece. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection

Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan
5324474 Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata)

Sesamum indicum, sesame plant
Illustration from the Botany Library held at the Natural History Museum, London

Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant
Plate 82 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Oenothera parviflora L. & Oenothera biennis L
Northern evening-primrose and common evening-primrose by John Miller, first published in Figures of the most beautiful, useful

Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus
5324585 Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus)

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre
5324426 Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower)

Ghost plant, ghost pipe, Indian pipe or corpse plant, Monotiopa uniflora
6339746 Ghost plant, ghost pipe, Indian pipe or corpse plant, Monotiopa uniflora by Endicott (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ghost plant, ghost pipe, Indian pipe or corpse plant, Monotiopa uniflora)

Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus
6338231 Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Hamiltons spindletree and Himalayan spindle Euonymus hamiltonianus Euonymus atropurpureus)

Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba
6337736 Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle)

Plant Illustration
Plate 916 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis
5324440 Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis,)

Hellebore (ellebore) noir ou rose de Noel - Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger
FLO4577899 Hellebore (ellebore) noir ou rose de Noel - Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards

Digitalis purpurea, Purple Foxglove

Erica ciliaris, Fringed-leaved Heath

Nothochloena marantoe
Penfold, Jane Wallas, 1845. Madeira Flowers, Fruits and Ferns. London: Reeve Brothers. Plate 4

Pyrus torminalis; Wild Service-tree

Coriandrum sativum; Common Coriander

Salicornia herbacea, var. acetaria; Common Marsh-samphire, var. a

Atriplex portulacoides; Sea Purslane

Hedera Helix; Common Ivy

Cakile maritima, Sea Rocket

Lonicera Periclymenum, Common Woodbine

Anagallis tenella; Bog Pimpernel

Primula Scotica; Scottish Birds-eye Primrose

Pinguicula vulgaris; Common Butterwort

Parnassia palustris; Grass-of-Parnassus

Pyrus torminalis; Wild Service-tree

Licorice or liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David
FLO4986968 Licorice or liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants

Grape vine, Vitis vinifera. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986925 Grape vine, Vitis vinifera. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Pernambuco jaborandi or Paraguay jaborandi, Pilocarpus pennatifolius. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a
FLO4986862 Pernambuco jaborandi or Paraguay jaborandi, Pilocarpus pennatifolius. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Coca or cochuco, Erythroxylum coca (Erythroxylon coca). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4986838 Coca or cochuco, Erythroxylum coca (Erythroxylon coca). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986814 Marsh mallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Carrageen moss or Irish moss, Chondrus crispus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by
FLO4986784 Carrageen moss or Irish moss, Chondrus crispus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4986772 Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Orchella weed or dyer's weed, Roccella tinctoria
FLO4986770 Orchella weed or dyer's weed, Roccella tinctoria.; (add.info.: Orchella weed or dyer's weed, Roccella tinctoria.); © Florilegius.

Jamaica sarsaparilla, Smilax officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David
FLO4986619 Jamaica sarsaparilla, Smilax officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants

American white hellebore or Indian poke, Veratrum viride. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4986567 American white hellebore or Indian poke, Veratrum viride. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Garlic, Allium sativum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert
FLO4986506 Garlic, Allium sativum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4993023 Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

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Botanical illustration has long been a captivating art form, capturing the intricate beauty of various plant species. From the delicate Gossypium barbadense, also known as the cotton plant, to the fascinating Cephalotus follicularis, an Australian pitcher plant with its unique carnivorous nature. In 19th-century illustrations, we can find enchanting depictions of plants like Lily of the Valley and Atropa Belladonna; Deadly Nightshade. These detailed drawings transport us back in time when botanical exploration was at its peak. Humboldt and his party collecting plants in distant lands remind us of their adventurous spirit and dedication to expanding our knowledge of flora. The mesmerizing colors and meticulous details showcased in these botanical prints are truly awe-inspiring. Citrus fruits from the genus citrus burst forth with vibrant hues that make your mouth water just by looking at them. Meanwhile, ghost plants or Indian pipes stand out for their ethereal appearance, earning them names like "ghost pipe" or "corpse plant. " Vegetable plants take center stage too – showcasing not only their culinary importance but also their diverse forms and textures. The sesame plant (Sesamum indicum) is another example featured in these illustrations - highlighting its significance as a source for oil production. Botanical illustration continues to be cherished today for its ability to capture nature's wonders with precision and artistic flair. Whether it's through historical prints or contemporary works inspired by this tradition, these illustrations serve as windows into the world of botany – inviting us to appreciate the astonishing diversity found within our natural surroundings.