Amygdalus Collection

Orange, citron, fig and almond
Fruits including citron, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange, Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange, Citrus sinensis 4, fig, Ficus carica 5, and almond, Prunus amygdalus 6

Nuts with shells, Fruits en chaton. Filbert, Corylus maxima 1, chestnut, Castanea sativa 2, 6, hazelnut, Corylus avellana 3, almond, Prunus amygdalus 4, walnut, Juglans regia 5, 7, 8

Fruit, leaves, blossom and seed of the almond tree, Amygdalus communis, Mandelbaum
5856539 Fruit, leaves, blossom and seed of the almond tree, Amygdalus communis, Mandelbaum.; (add.info.: Fruit, leaves, blossom and seed of the almond tree, Prunus amygdalus communis, Mandelbaum)

Fruit, blossom, stone and segment of the peach tree, Amygdalus persica
5856530 Fruit, blossom, stone and segment of the peach tree, Amygdalus persica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, blossom, stone and fruit segment of the peach tree, Amygdalus persica)

Peach varieties, Amygdalus persica: violet nectarine, cardinal and teton de venus
5856532 Peach varieties, Amygdalus persica: violet nectarine, cardinal and teton de venus; (add.info.: Peach varieties, Amygdalus persica: violet nectarine, the cardinal and teton de venus)

Peach tree with ripe fruit and pink blossom, Amygdalus persica
5856719 Peach tree with ripe fruit and pink blossom, Amygdalus persica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Peach tree with ripe fruit and pink blossom, Amygdalus persica)

Pink flowered almond tree, Amygdalus communis
5856718 Pink flowered almond tree, Amygdalus communis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink flowered almond tree, Amygdalus communis)

Almond tree, Amygdalus communis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Peach and apricot
Peach tree, Prunus persica 1, and apricot, Prunus armeniaca 2, with fruit, blossom, leaf and stone. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Almond tree, Prunus dulcis (Amygdalus communis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

The Almond Tree, plate 105 from A Curious Herbal
STC176415 The Almond Tree, plate 105 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Orange flowered Dichosema subinerme and crimson-flowered Amygdalus persica flore-semipleno.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T

Double dwarf almond, Amygdalus pumila.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Blossoming Almond (Prunus dulcis) tree branch, Southern Wine Route, Southern Palatinate, Pfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Almond blossoms (Prunus dulcis) in an orchard near Escalon, California

Picture No. 10881103
Almonds and Nutmeg - drying in the sun (Amygdalus communis ) Date:

Common or Sweet Almond ( Amygdalus commonus or Prunus Dulcis) small deciduous tree widely grown for the kernel of its fruit. From Amedee Masclef Atlas des Plantes de France, Paris, 1893

Amygdalis communis, common almond
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Amygdalus sp. almond
Plate 64 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

(1) lamberts nut (2, 6) chestnut (3) hazelnut (4, 4a) almond
Plate 50 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum. Entitled Fruits en chaton ou a enveloppe ligneuse

Grandville Peach Blossom
FLEUR DE PECHER peach blossom (amygdalus persica) Date: 1847

A PEACH
AMYGDALUS PERSICA

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Amygdalus, a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, is known for its diverse range of fruits and nuts. Among them are the orange, citron, fig, and almond - each with their own unique characteristics. The nuts produced by they can encased in shells, protecting their delicate flesh within. These fruits en chaton offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that tantalize our taste buds. One particular species within this genus is the peach tree (Amygdalus persica), which bears ripe fruit and showcases beautiful pink blossoms. Its vibrant colors symbolize both fertility and renewal. Another member of the Amygdalus family is the pink flowered almond tree (Amygdalus communis). With its delicate petals in shades of pink, it adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. The almond tree itself holds great significance as it produces one of our favorite nuts - almonds. Not only do we enjoy almonds on their own but they also play a crucial role in culinary creations such as peach and apricot dishes. Their versatility knows no bounds. In historical botanical illustrations like "The Almond Tree" from A Curious Herbal's plate 105, we can appreciate the intricate details captured by artists who sought to showcase nature's wonders. Moving away from traditional hues, there are also variations like the orange-flowered Dichosema subinerme or crimson-flowered varieties that add vibrancy to gardens worldwide. For those seeking smaller versions suitable for limited spaces or container gardening, there's the double dwarf almond (Amygdalus pumila). Despite its size, it still offers alluring blooms that bring joy to any environment. Even in Germany's Baden-Württemberg region specifically Schliengen where flowering almond trees thrive (Prunus dulcis), these majestic trees create breathtaking landscapes worth exploring.