Caprifoliaceae Collection

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) flowering, England, may

Wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), inflorescence, Gunzenhausen, Altmuehltal, Franconian Lake District, Franconia
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Sweet breath of spring (Lonicera fragrantissima) in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to China

Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) (colour litho)
2639120 Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elongated Valerian (Valeriana elongata) (colour litho)
2639124 Elongated Valerian (Valeriana elongata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) (colour litho)
2639117 Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Glossy Scabious (Scabiosa lucida) (colour litho)
2639127 Glossy Scabious (Scabiosa lucida) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountain Valerian (Valeriana montana) (colour litho)
2639125 Mountain Valerian (Valeriana montana) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Entire Leaved Valerian (Valeriana saliunca) (colour litho)
2639121 Entire Leaved Valerian (Valeriana saliunca) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alpine Honeysuckle (Lonicera alpigena) (colour litho)
2639116 Alpine Honeysuckle (Lonicera alpigena) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celtic Spikenard (Valeriana celtica) (colour litho)
2639122 Celtic Spikenard (Valeriana celtica) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Long Leaf Widow Flower (Knautia longifolia) (colour litho)
2639126 Long Leaf Widow Flower (Knautia longifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rock Valerian (Valeriana saxatilis) (colour litho)
2639123 Rock Valerian (Valeriana saxatilis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blue Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea, Lonicera coerulea) (colour litho)
2639115 Blue Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea, Lonicera coerulea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Weigela v Eva Rathke (colour litho)
5228675 Weigela v Eva Rathke (colour litho) by Hamilton, Gertrude (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weigela v Eva Rathke)

Fly Honeysuckle or Fly Woodbine -Lonicera xylosteum-, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) a perennial flowering plant. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

Pincushion (Scabiosa) Protea Flower; Kula, Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Birdhouse in front of flowering Weigela -Weigela, weigelia-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae)
Illustration of a Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae)

Elder (Sambucus nigra) close-up of berries, growing in hedgerow beside country lane, with house in background, Thorner, West Yorkshire, England, September

Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana) close-up of seeds, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, April

Elder (Sambucus nigra) close-up of leaves underside, growing in hedgerow, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, April

Elder (Sambucus nigra) close-up of leaves, growing in hedgerow, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, April

Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, March

Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana) close-up of leaves, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, September

Elder (Sambucus nigra) close-up of unripe berries, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) close-up of ripe fruit, growing at woodland edge, Dorset, England, August

Elder (Sambucus nigra) close-up of berries, growing in hedgerow, West Yorkshire, England, October

Danewort (Sambucus ebulus) close-up of flowers, France, August

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opalus) close-up of leaf underside, growing in hedgerow, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Elder fruit - autumn

Caprifoliaceae, Trumpet or Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), Temperate greenhouse shrub
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXVI, Plate 58 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione (ja): Caprifoliaceae, Trumpet or Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)

Caprifoliaceae, Guelder Rose or Water Elder (Viburnum opulus), Deciduous shrub cultivated and spontaneous in Italy
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XVI, Plate 70 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Caprifoliaceae, Guelder Rose or Water Elder (Viburnum opulus)

Caprifoliaceae, Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb), Shrub native to Himalayan regions
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLV, Plate 82 by Angela Rossi Bottione: Caprifoliaceae, Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb). Shrub native to Himalayan regions

Caprifoliaceae, Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum japonicum Spreng), Shrub with persistent leaves, native to Japan
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 119 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Caprifoliaceae, Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum japonicum Spreng)

Caprifoliaceae, Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida), Deciduous shrub for hedges, native to China
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 120 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Caprifoliaceae, Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela florida)

Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)

Viburnum lantana in flower

Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) C016 / 5922
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Symphoricarpos albus var Laevigatus C016 / 4278
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus var Laevigatus) flowers and berries

Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) C016 / 4251
Mature Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) in full flower

Lonicera periclymenum, honeysuckle
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illlustration annotated Brabejum sparsum

Lonicera sp. honeysuckle
Plate 99 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Viburnum opulus L. guelder rose
Viburnum opulus L. a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, cited by Linnaeus under his description of that name in Species Plantarum in 1753

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The captivating beauty of Caprifoliaceae family is on full display in England during the month of May. Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) blooms with delicate petals, creating a mesmerizing sight. Its vibrant colors are reminiscent of a colour litho artwork featuring Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) and Elongated Valerian (Valeriana elongata). The Twinflower's allure is further highlighted in another stunning colour litho piece alongside Glossy Scabious (Scabiosa lucida), Mountain Valerian (Valeriana montana), Entire Leaved Valerian (Valeriana saliunca), Alpine Honeysuckle (Lonicera alpigena), Celtic Spikenard (Valeriana celtica), and Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by the Long Leaf Widow Flower's elegance as depicted in a beautiful colour litho illustration. And let us not forget the enchanting Rock Valerian, showcased through its own vivid colour litho representation. In this diverse collection, Caprifoliaceae showcases its rich variety and splendor. From delicate blossoms to vibrant hues, these flowers bring joy to any landscape they grace. Explore the wonders of nature through the lens – an exquisite tapestry woven with botanical marvels that never cease to amaze.