Mignonette Collection

Wild mignonette, Reseda lutea (print)
6337790 Wild mignonette, Reseda lutea (print); © Florilegius.

Mignonette (engraving)
2806831 Mignonette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignonette. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Wild mignonette, Reseda lutea

Wild mignonette or base rocket, Reseda lutea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Mignonette, Reseda odorata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Sweet-scented reseda or mignonette, Reseda odorata. Handcolured copperplate engraving and botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London

Curtis British Entomology Plate 48
Lepidoptera: Pontia daplidice (Bath White) [Plant: Reseda lutea (Wild Mignonette)] Date: 1824-39

PLANTS / RESEDA LUTEA
WILD MIGNONETTE Date: early 20th century

French and Belgian uniform
On the left, French infantrymen wearing the Mignonette grey-green field service dress uniform. On the right a lancer of the Belgian Guides Corps in his khaki uniform. Date: August 1914

Mignonette Reseda Odorata Flowers series Old Judge Cigarettes
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Picture No. 11073859
White Mignonette in flower Greece

Mignonette (Reseda sp. ) plants C016 / 4734
Mignonette (Reseda sp.) plants. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding on flowers C016 / 4732
Honey bee feeding on flowers. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of mignonette (Reseda sp.) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Peppermint (Mentha cervina); weld (Reseda luteola), a European mignonette yielding yellow dye; and pennyroyal
PENNYROYAL AND MINT, 1613. Peppermint (Mentha cervina); weld (Reseda luteola), a European mignonette yielding yellow dye; and pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), used for medicinal purposes

Reseda alba, white upright mignonette
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 21 August 1906. Plate 155

Reseda lutea, yellow mignonette
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 156

Reseda odorata, garden mignonette
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 160

Wild mignonette (Reseda lutea)
Wild mignonette in flower (Reseda lutea) on chalk downland. Photographed in summer

Cornfield weeds in Morocco
Poppies (Papaver), white mignonette and Marigolds in a cornfield. Photographed in Morocco

Fashions for April, 1872
A selection of ladies fashions from the Paris designers, April 1872. From left to right: Toilette de Diner, trimmed with a deep flounce

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"Mignonette: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Palette" Mignonette, also known as Reseda lutea or Reseda odorata, is a captivating flowering plant that enchants with its delicate blooms and sweet fragrance. This enchanting flower has been immortalized in various forms of art throughout history. One such depiction is the Mignonette engraving found in Curtis British Entomology Plate 48. The intricate details captured on this plate showcase the beauty and elegance of this wild mignonette species. Its vibrant yellow petals stand out against a backdrop of lush green foliage, creating a visual feast for the eyes. In nature, you may come across the Wild mignonette or base rocket variety (Reseda lutea), which adds a touch of wild charm to any landscape. With its tall stems adorned with clusters of small flowers, it attracts bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to gardens. For those seeking an intoxicating scent, look no further than the Sweet-scented reseda or mignonette (Reseda odorata). Its fragrant blossoms release a delightful aroma that fills the air with sweetness. This particular variety has even inspired French and Belgian uniforms due to its association with elegance and sophistication. The allure of mignonettes extends beyond mere visuals; they have also made appearances in popular culture. In old cigarette advertisements like Picture No. 11073859 from Old Judge Cigarettes' Flowers series, Mignonette Reseda Odorata takes center stage as a symbol of natural beauty and timeless appeal. While exploring botanical wonders around the world, you might stumble upon other intriguing plants like Achiote or lipstick tree (Bixa orellana). However, none can quite match the subtle charm exuded by these lovely mignoettes. Whether adorning gardens or gracing artistic masterpieces, mignoettes continue to captivate hearts worldwide with their ethereal beauty and enchanting fragrance.