Saxifragales Collection

Paeonia sp. peony
Plate 1 From Drawings of Kew Plants by Franz Bauer (1758-1840). Detailed close-up of flower head. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) with some stems supporting clusters of Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland

Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana), viviparous growth with vegetative propagation of plantlets on leaf margins. In cultivation

Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) amongst Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium). Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh. March

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Liquidambar / Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) tree leaf changing to autumn colour, France

Alpine saxifrage (Saxifraga nivalis) a rare plant of high mountains. UK

Purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales, UK

Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum) and houseleek plant (Sempervivum arachnoideum) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum), close up of pink flowers. Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April. Composite image

Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Succulent (Aeonium pseudourbicum) close up covered in dew, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Europe

Grass of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) flower detail with dewdrops, Bavaria, Germany, Europe. September

Paeony (Paeonia officinalis) flowering, Mount Baldo Natural Park, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Autumn leaves including Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua); Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna); Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum); Norway maple (Acer platanoides)

Fragile Saxifrage (Zahlbrucknera paradoxa, Saxifraga paradoxa ) (colour litho)
2639104 Fragile Saxifrage (Zahlbrucknera paradoxa, Saxifraga paradoxa ) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bursers Saxifrage (Saxifraga Burseriana) (colour litho)
2639100 Bursers Saxifrage (Saxifraga Burseriana) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saxifraga (Saxifraga aphylla, Saxifraga stenopetala) (colour litho)
2639089 Saxifraga (Saxifraga aphylla, Saxifraga stenopetala) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mossy Rockfoil (Saxifraga muscoides) (colour litho)
2639085 Mossy Rockfoil (Saxifraga muscoides) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Starry Saxifrage (Saxifraga stellaris) (colour litho)
2639082 Starry Saxifrage (Saxifraga stellaris) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hawkweed Saxifrage (Saxifraga hieraciifolia) (colour litho)
2639077 Hawkweed Saxifrage (Saxifraga hieraciifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pale Stonecrop (Sedum alpestre, Sedum repens, Sedum rubens) (colour litho)
2639069 Pale Stonecrop (Sedum alpestre, Sedum repens, Sedum rubens) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Annual Stonecrop (Sedum annuum) (colour litho)
2639068 Annual Stonecrop (Sedum annuum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Dolomites Saxifrage (Saxifraga squarrosa) (colour litho)
2639099 Dolomites Saxifrage (Saxifraga squarrosa) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grey Saxifrage (Saxifraga caesia) (colour litho)
2639098 Grey Saxifrage (Saxifraga caesia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seguieris Saxifrage (Saxifraga Seguieri) (colour litho)
2639087 Seguieris Saxifrage (Saxifraga Seguieri) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Engerlis Saxifrage (Saxifraga Engerli, Saxifraga Clusii) (colour litho)
2639083 Engerlis Saxifrage (Saxifraga Engerli, Saxifraga Clusii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brauns Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum Braunii) (colour litho)
2639073 Brauns Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum Braunii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountain Houseleek (Sempervivum montanum) (colour litho)
2639072 Mountain Houseleek (Sempervivum montanum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sun Houseleek (Sempervivum Wulfenii) (colour litho)
2639070 Sun Houseleek (Sempervivum Wulfenii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evergreen Orpine (Sedum Anacampseros, Hylotelephium anacampseros) (colour litho)
2639066 Evergreen Orpine (Sedum Anacampseros, Hylotelephium anacampseros) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mossy Saxifrage (Saxifraga bryoides) (colour litho)
2639094 Mossy Saxifrage (Saxifraga bryoides) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Slender Saxifrage (Saxifraga tenella) (colour litho)
2639092 Slender Saxifrage (Saxifraga tenella) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yellow Mountain Saxifrage (Saxifraga aizoides) (colour litho)
2639091 Yellow Mountain Saxifrage (Saxifraga aizoides) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eastern Saxifrage (Saxifraga sedoides) (colour litho)
2639090 Eastern Saxifrage (Saxifraga sedoides) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Round-leaved Saxifrage (Saxifraga rotundifolia) (colour litho)
2639080 Round-leaved Saxifrage (Saxifraga rotundifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) (colour litho)
2639076 Alpine Currant (Ribes alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Two Flowered Saxifrage (Saxifraga biflora) (colour litho)
2639103 Two Flowered Saxifrage (Saxifraga biflora) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

White Mountain Saxifrage (Saxifraga brevifolia, Saxifraga Aizoon) (colour litho)
2639097 White Mountain Saxifrage (Saxifraga brevifolia, Saxifraga Aizoon) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rough Saxifrage (Saxifraga aspera) (colour litho)
2639093 Rough Saxifrage (Saxifraga aspera) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allionii Houseleek (Sempervivum hirtum, Jovibarba hirta) (colour litho)
2639075 Allionii Houseleek (Sempervivum hirtum, Jovibarba hirta) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cobweb Houseleek (Sempervivum arachnoideum, Sedum arachnoideum
2639071 Cobweb Houseleek (Sempervivum arachnoideum, Sedum arachnoideum, Sempervivum sanguineum) (colour litho) by German School

Funks Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum Funkii) (colour litho)
2639074 Funks Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum Funkii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vandellis Saxifrage (Saxifraga Vandellii) (colour litho)
2639101 Vandellis Saxifrage (Saxifraga Vandellii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scree Saxifrage (Saxifraga androsacea) (colour litho)
2639088 Scree Saxifrage (Saxifraga androsacea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lesser London pride (Saxifraga cuneifolia) (colour litho)
2639084 Lesser London pride (Saxifraga cuneifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Saxifragales: A Captivating World of Flora and Fauna" European honey bee (Apis mellifera) finds sustenance in the vibrant flowers of ice plants (Sedum spectabile), showcasing nature's intricate connections. Delicate peonies (Paeonia sp. ) grace gardens with their enchanting blooms, a testament to the beauty that nature effortlessly creates. In Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) supports clusters of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), offering a glimpse into the fascinating underwater ecosystem. The captivating Paeonia moutan cv stands tall with its regal presence, exuding elegance and charm in every petal. Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) showcases viviparous growth as it produces new life through vegetative reproduction, reminding us of nature's resilience and adaptability. Mt Vettore in Umbria, Italy becomes adorned with the exquisite Peony (Paeonia officinalis), painting a picturesque scene amidst June's warm embrace. Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) emerges amongst opposite-leaved golden-saxifrages, creating an enchanting contrast between vibrant reds and lush greens. Witness the mesmerizing transformation as liquidambar/sweetgum tree leaves change to autumn colors - a true spectacle that reminds us of nature's ever-changing beauty. Alpine saxifrages (Saxifraga nivalis), rare inhabitants of high mountains in the UK, stand resilient against harsh conditions while adding delicate splashes of white to rugged landscapes. Purple saxifrages' tenacity shines through as Saxifraga oppositifolia thrives in Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales, UK - a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity.