Caryophyllaceae Collection

Dianthus barbatus, sweet william
Folio 40 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Perdix perdix, grey partridge
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

CARNATION & LAVENDER, 1613. Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) and lavender (Labiatae). Engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published in Nuremberg in 1613

Violet Cron
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

BOTANY: FLOWERS, 1613. Round-leaved sundew (Droseraceae), Florists carnation (Caryophyllaceae) and Arnica (Compositae)

Myosoton aquaticum is a plant species, 1973 (engraving)
3665803 Myosoton aquaticum is a plant species, 1973 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Myosoton aquaticum is a plant species in the genus Myosoton)

Red Campion (Silene dioica) against shaded background in deciduous woodland, Berwickshire, Scotland, June

Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. May

Fringed Tulip Dallas (Pink) and Tulipa Swan Wings (White) and Tulipa Valery Gergiev (red) growing in garden border. England, UK

Close up of Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flower in evening light, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) amongst flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. May

Red Campion (Silene dioica), backlit in early morning sunlight, spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Rock sea-spurrey (Spergularia rupicola) growing on seashore at the base of a cliff, Cornwall, UK, September

Rose campion / catchfly (Lychnis coronaria) in flower with an Escheraes blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) and Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) Stenje region, Galicica National Park

Sticky catchfly (Silene viscaria) in flower meadow, Lithuania, June 2009

Bladder campion (Silene vulgaris glareosa) flowers, Liechtenstein, July 2009

Moss campion (Silene acaulis) in flower growing on rock, Liechtenstein, June 2009

White campion (Silene latifolia) growing on brownfield site scheduled for development. Kent, UK, June 2012

Ragged robin {Silene flos-cuculi} Devon, UK, June

RF - Close up of Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flower, Cornwall, UK. April

Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flowering, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Red campion (Silene dioica) seeds, microscopic view

Common mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium holosteoides) in flower, Dorset, UK. May

Corncockle (Agrostemma githago) and Corn marigolds (Chrysanthemum segetum) flowering in sown wildflower meadow, Surrey, UK. March

Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) stamen detail, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. April

Rupturewort (Herniaria alpina, Herniaria ciliolata) (colour litho)
2639064 Rupturewort (Herniaria alpina, Herniaria ciliolata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flowers, insects and reptiles, 1673 (oil on canvas)
5938168 Flowers, insects and reptiles, 1673 (oil on canvas) by Marseus van Schrieck, Otto (c.1619-78); 69.5x52.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Creeping Babys Breath (Gypsophila repens) (colour litho)
2638985 Creeping Babys Breath (Gypsophila repens) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vase of flowers, before 1831 (oil on panel)
5938156 Vase of flowers, before 1831 (oil on panel) by Hendriks, Wybrand (1744-1831); 63.5x54.6 (approx) cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Page 154. Silene naturalized, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670518 Page 154. Silene naturalized, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

A vase of flowers, before 1710 (oil on canvas)
5938042 A vase of flowers, before 1710 (oil on canvas) by Verelst, Simon Peeterz (1644-1721); 84.5x70.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Ragged robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) flowering in wet flower-rich meadow, Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland, UK, June 2020

Red campion (Silene dioica) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male on Greater stitchwort flower in English woodland, Hertfordshire, England, UK, April

Cheddar pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) growing in a few places on the Mendip Hills, Somerset, but most abundantly on the cliffs of Cheddar Gorge

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus), a bee mimic, nectaring on Umbel-flowered catchfly (Silene compacta). Picks up pollen on hairy body. Russian Caucasus. June

Picture No. 12478782
Northern catchfly - flowering - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) flying to red campion with proboscis extended, Finland, June

Shetland Mouse-eared chickweed (Cerastium nigrescens), Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoids) flowers, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia) on Maiden pink (Dianthus deltoids) in a mountain pasture, Mount Baba, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Ragged robin (Silene flos-cuculi) in flower meadow, Nemunas Regional Reserve, June 2009

Ragged robin (Silene flos-cuculi) growing in wet flower meadow, Nemunas Regional Reserve, Lithuania, June 2009

Red campion (Silene dioica) in flower, Larochette, Mullerthal, Luxembourg, May 2009

Catchfly flower (Silene sp) Andalucia, Spain, April 2009

Moss campion (Silene acaulis) growing by a lichen covered rock, Liechtenstein, June 2009 WWE BOOK

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"Caryophyllaceae: A Floral Journey through Time and Space" Step into the enchanting world of Caryophyllaceae, a diverse family of flowering plants that captivate with their beauty and resilience. From the delicate Dianthus barbatus, commonly known as sweet william, to the charming Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima) found along the coast of Doolin in County Clare, Ireland, these blooms paint a vibrant picture across Europe. Intriguingly intertwined with nature's tapestry are creatures like the grey partridge (Perdix perdix), finding solace amidst this floral abundance. The yearning for connection is evident in Basilius Beslers' Florilegium engraving from 1613, where carnations (Caryophyllaceae) and lavender (Labiatae) harmoniously unite. Venturing further into this botanical realm reveals hidden gems such as Violet Cron and Round-leaved sundew (Droseraceae). Their presence alongside florists' carnations and Arnica showcases the diversity within Caryophyllaceae. Exploring different landscapes brings us to Broxwater in Cornwall, UK, where Greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flourishes under May's gentle sun. Meanwhile, Red Campion stands tall against a shaded background in deciduous woodlands of Berwickshire. Nature's collaboration extends beyond land; it embraces sea-dwelling creatures like Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica), who find companionship among flowering Sea campion (Silene uniflora). Adding splashes of color to this captivating journey are Fringed Tulip Dallas in pink hues and Tulipa Swan Wings in pristine white. These tulips remind us that even within Caryophyllaceae's vastness lies an array of shades waiting to be discovered.