Apiaceae Collection (page 4)

Celery fruit, SEM
Celery fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the dried fruit, often referred to as seeds, of the celery plant (Apium graveolens)

Ajowan fruits. Ajowan, also known as ajwain, is the dried seed-like fruit from the Trachyspermum copticum plant. It is used as a culinary spice in some Indian dishes

Anise, SEM
Anise, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Anise, also known as aniseed, is the fruit of Pimpinella anisum which contains an essential oil with a very strong liquorice-like aroma

Ajowan fruit, SEM
Ajowan fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried fruit of Trachyspermum copticum. Ajowan, also known as ajwain, is a seed-like fruit used as a culinary spice in some Indian dishes

Nigella hispanica, fennel flower
Drawing 1/20 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Trachymene procumbens, creeping wild parsnip
Finished watercolour by John Cleveley from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Aciphylla squarrosa, speargrass
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Aegopodium podagraria, goutweed
Aegopodium podagraria L. a member of the Apiaceae family, cited by Linnaeus under his description of that name in Species Plantarum (1753), also the designated type specimen for that name

Balsam Bog, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands

Ferula galbaniflua, galbanum
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Raphanus spp. radish and Daucus carota, carrot
Watercolour of a radish with intertwined growth & carrot also intertwined by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Nigella orientalis, yellow fennel flower
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 062

Pheucticus ludovicianus, rose-breasted grosbeak
Plate 127 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Lanius excubitor, great grey shrike
Plate 192 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Arctopus echinatus
Plate from Rariorus Africanus Plantarum (1738-1739) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) crop, growing in garden vegetable plot, Bacton, Suffolk, England, august

Field Eryngo - in flower; rare plant in UK
ROG-14144 Field Eryngo - in flower Romania Eryngium campestre rare plant in UK. Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Wild Carrot (Daucus carota) close-up of seedhead, growing in wildflower meadow, near Downe, Kent, England, august

Carrot (Daucus carota) crop, straw covering field for over-wintering, Forfar, Angus, Scotland, november

River Water Dropwort (Oenanthe fluviatilis) flowering, River Frome, Wareham, Dorset, England, september

Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) flowering, Julian Alps, Slovenia, june

Carrot (Daucus carota) crop, workers sorting harvested roots, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) flowering, with feeding insects, mainly Flies (Diptera sp)
Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) flowering, with feeding insects, mainly Flies (Diptera sp.) and Soldier Beetles (Cantharis rustica), Powys, Wales, july

Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) in bud, growing in maritime grassland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) flowering, growing on roadside, Slovenia, june

Bunch of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) on a wooden surface

Coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum) on a wooden table

Dill (Anethum graveolens). This plant is part of the parsley (Apiaceae) family and is native to Europe. It is used as a flavouring in cooking

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). This plant is part of the parsley (Apiaceae) family and is native to India and Egypt. It tastes similar to aniseed and is used as a flavouring in cooking

Caraway fruits, SEM
Caraway fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruits. Caraway has an aroma and taste similar to anise

Coriander fruits, SEM
Coriander fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit pods. The whole coriander plant is edible but the fruit is used as a culinary spice for curries

Flies feeding on a carrot flower head. Many tiny flies feeding on the nectar produced by the umbelliferous flowers of the Carrot (Daucus carota) plant

Great masterwort Gill Richardson
Great masterwort (Astrantia major Gill Richardson ) flowers

Fennel plant
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). This plant is part of the parsley (Apiaceae) family and is native to India and Egypt. It tastes similar to aniseed and is used as a flavouring in cooking

Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Angelica flower heads (Angelica archangelica). This plant has a history of use in folk medicine as a treatment for digestive disorders

Cryptotaenia japonica Hassk flowers, SEM
Cryptotaenia japonica Hassk flowers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the flowers of Japanese hornwort (Cryptotaenia japonica Hassk)

Garden angelica (Angelica archangelica). This plant is used in herbal medicine as a treatment for digestive disorders. It is also used as an ingredient in cakes and jams

Sphenosciadium capitellatum
Rangers buttons plant (Sphenosciadium capitellatum) flowering. Photographed by a stream in the USA, in July

Daucus Carota Sativus (Carrot) with leaves attached
Daucus Carota Sativus (Carrot), a root vegetable of the Apiaceae family, with the green leaves still attached

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Apiaceae is a fascinating family of plants that includes various vegetable roots like the well-known Daucus carota, commonly known as carrot. These vibrant orange roots are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Tab IV of the Apiaceae family showcases an array of intriguing members such as coriander and Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata), which can be found in Europe. In January, Powys, Wales witnesses the freshly dug roots of Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Javelin F1 variety. The sight of these earthy treasures is truly captivating. Meanwhile, a curious harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) finds solace on Common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), meticulously cleaning its nose. Spignel (Meum athamanticum) adds a burst of color to this diverse family with its striking hues captured in a beautiful lithograph. Another enchanting member is Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris), depicted in Leonhart Fuchs' De historia stirpium commentarii insignes from 1542. This colored engraving transports us back in time and allows us to appreciate the rich history behind these plants. The Alpine Sea Holly or Queen of the Alps (Eryngium alpinum) graces Malbun, Liechtenstein Alps with its majestic presence. Its inflorescence stands tall against the backdrop of nature's wonders. Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis), and Allium seedhead silhouettes create intricate patterns that showcase the artistic side of this plant family. Lastly, Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) thrives amidst sand dunes on Menorca Island in Spain's Balearic Islands—a testament to their adaptability and resilience. From humble vegetable roots to delicate flowers adorning landscapes worldwide, Apiaceae encompasses a vast array of captivating plants that continue to intrigue and inspire us.