Damascena Collection

Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Moss rose, Rosa centifolia var. muscosa
5893843 Moss rose, Rosa centifolia var. muscosa. by Bois, Desire Georges Jean Marie (1856-1946); (add.info.: Moss rose, Rosa centifolia var. muscosa)

Austrian briar rose, Rosa lutea var. punicea. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Damask rose and single yellow rose
Damask rose, Rosa damascena basilica, and single yellow rose, Rosa lutea simplex. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from an illustration drawn from nature by Stark from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs

Damask rose, Rosa x damascena, and white rose, Rosa alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Nigella Damascena. 1929 (photogravure)
2560232 Nigella Damascena. 1929 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher

Close of the damask Rose Rosa damascena, used to make Rose oil for the perfumery industry

Cultivation of Roses in Rose valley Bulgaria. Rose oil is used in the perfumery industry

Wild Fennel
A study of fennel, a wild herb, also known as love-in- a-mist. Date: 1950s

Plants / Nigella Damascena
Love-In-A-Mist, or Devil-In-A-Bush, or Garden Fennel

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Discover the enchanting world of Damascena, a captivating flower with a rich history and diverse beauty. Also known as the Black cumin or Nigella sativa, this delicate bloom is often referred to as love-in-a-mist due to its intricate petals that seem to hold secrets within. Intriguingly, Damascena is not limited to just one variety. Moss rose, Rosa centifolia var. Muscosa, showcases velvety petals that exude elegance and grace. Meanwhile, the Austrian briar rose, Rosa lutea var. Punicea, boasts vibrant hues that command attention. But it is the Damask rose that truly steals hearts with its timeless allure. Paired with a single yellow rose, it creates an exquisite harmony of colors and scents that captivate all who encounter them. And when combined with the pure white roses of Rosa alba, it forms a breathtaking symphony of purity and delicacy. The significance extends beyond its visual appeal; it holds great importance in various industries as well. The seeds from Nigella it can carefully harvested for their precious oil capsules - a process captured beautifully in a 1929 photogravure. Rosa damascena Bella Donna and Rosa Mignon exemplify how this remarkable flower has become an essential ingredient in perfumery production worldwide. Its intoxicating aroma can be traced back to Rose valley Bulgaria where cultivation thrives for the sole purpose of extracting valuable rose oil used extensively by perfumers. As you delve into the world of Damascena, let yourself be enchanted by its diversity and versatility – from its mesmerizing blooms to its invaluable contributions in perfume-making industry.