Botanist Collection (page 7)

Tree dahlia, Dahlia excelsa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Heart-leaved manettia, Manettia cordifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

African lily, Agapanthus africanus (white-flowered agapanthus, Agapanthus umbellatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Hibbertia cunninghamii (Mr Cunninghams candollea, Candollea cunninghamii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund

Mrs Marryatts kennedya, Kennedya marryattiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Saucer flower, Crusea hispida (Pink-flowered crusea, Crusea rubra). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Bourne from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Rufous bossiaea, Bossiaea rufa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Pachira alba (White carolinea, Carolinea alba). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Dr. Gillies portulaca, Portulaca gilliesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Long-leaved wattle or long-leaved acacia, Acacia longifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Bengal clockvine or large-flowered thunbergia, Thunbergia grandiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Paphinia cristata orchid (Crested maxillaria, Maxillaria cristata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Justicia lindaviana (Shewy justicia, Justicia speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Purple pea or purple-flowered hovea, Hovea purpurea.Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

New South Wales waratah or most showy telopea, Telopea speciossima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Christmas star or poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima (Showy poinsettia, Poinsettia pulcherrima). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Priscilla Bury from Benjamin

Jamaican poinsettia or Crimson-flowered euphorbia, Euphorbia punicea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Flax-leaved bossiaea, Bossiaea linophylla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Red-and-green kangaroo paw, Anigozanthos manglesii (Mr. Mangles anigozanthus, Anigozanthus manglesii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund

Dipodium squamatum orchid (Dotted dipodium, Dipodium punctatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Creamcups or Californian platystemon, Platystemon californicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Purple-flowered barbacenia, Barbacenia purpurea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Brilliant fuchsia, Fuchsia fulgens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Fairy bell, Dierama pendulum (Pendulous-flowered sparaxis, Sparaxis pendula). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Woolly pimelea, Pimelea lanata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Hall from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Glandularia tweedieana (Mr. Tweedies vervain, Verbena tweedieana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Burne from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Sticky tailflower or glutinous anthocercis, Anthocercis viscosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Solanum asperolanatum (Woolly solanum, Solanum lanatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Cycnoches ventricosum orchid (Ventricose cycnoches, Cycnoches ventricosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Panama-rose or sweet-scented rondeletia, Rondeletia odorata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Morning glory, Ipomoea tricolor (Reddish-blue ipomoea, Ipomoea rubro-coerulea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund

Mimulus roseus x Mimulus cardinalis. Hodsons hybrid mimulus, Mimulus roseo-cardinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Bongardia chrysogonum (Golden-kneed lions leaf, Leontice chrysogonum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Rev. J. S. Henslow from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Sticky nightshade, Solanum sisymbriifolium (Balbis solanum, Solanum balbisii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund

Downy wattle or pubescent acacia, Acacia pubescens. Endangered.Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Tree-like statice, Statice arborea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Gillies philibertia, Philibertia gilliesii (Slender philibertia, Philibertia gracilis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Burne from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Shewy lily, Lilium speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Kaka beak, Clianthus puniceus
Kaka beak, crimson clianthus or glory pea, Clianthus puniceus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Polygala virgata var. speciosa
Showy milkwort, Polygala virgata var. speciosa (Polygala speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Box-leaved barberry, Berberis microphylla (Sweet-fruited berberry, Berberis dulcis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Sweet-flowered luculia, Luculia gratissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Cels hovea, Hovea celsi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Cape of Good Hope crinum, Crinum bulbispermum (Crinum capense). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Showy gooseberry or fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Ribes speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Musk-scented dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium moschatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Nicholson from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Brick-coloured gesnera, Gesnera lateritia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Crown brodiaea, Brodiaea coronaria (Large-flowered brodiaea, Brodiaea grandiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

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"Exploring the wonders of nature, the botanist delves into the secrets of plants and their intricate ecosystems. 🌿✨ With a keen eye for detail, they study fascinating species like the Cornflower or bluet (Centaurea cyanus), unraveling their unique characteristics and roles in the natural world. Inspired by great minds like Charles Darwin, a renowned British naturalist, botanists strive to understand evolution's mechanisms. Just as Darwin revolutionized biology with his groundbreaking theories, today's botanists continue to build upon his legacy. In a captivating portrait of Charles Darwin, we see the determination etched on his face—a testament to his passion for uncovering nature's mysteries. His relentless curiosity paved the way for future generations of botanists. Another influential figure in botanical research is Gregor Mendel. Known as "the father of modern genetics, " Mendel's experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for our understanding of heredity and inheritance patterns. Venturing beyond borders, botanists explore exotic lands like Madagascar where they encounter enchanting blooms such as the Madagascar jasmine (Marsdenia floribunda). These discoveries broaden our knowledge and appreciation for Earth's diverse flora. The beauty found within each petal extends far beyond aesthetics. Take Rosa Banksiae Lutea (Lady Banks Rose), an exquisite flower that captivates both eyes and hearts alike—an inspiration to all who appreciate nature's artistry. From common heath (Epacris impressa) to long-leaved euthales (Euthales macrophylla), every plant holds its own story waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. Botanists embrace these challenges head-on, piecing together puzzles that reveal hidden connections between species and their environments. As we celebrate these dedicated individuals like Charles Darwin—whose portraits reflect their profound impact—we honor their contributions towards expanding our understanding of life on Earth.