Cornaceae Collection

Handerkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata var. vilmoriniana) white flower bracts, Wiltshire, UK, May

Handkerchief / Dove tree (Davidia involucrata) inflorescence, stamens with green ovary and multi--rayed style beneath. Native to Sichuan, northwest Yunnan, Guizhou and Hubei, China

Handkerchief tree -Davidia involucrata- flowers and leaves, native to China

Illustration, Aucuba japonica Variegata, Spotted Laurel or Japanese Laurel, green yellow-spotted leaves

Asian Dogwood or Kousa Dogwood -Cornus kousa-, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Nyssa ogeche, ogeechee lime & Crataegus sp. hawthorn
Drawing 35 (Ewan 4) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Common Dogwood -Cornus sanguinea-, leaves and fruits, Thuringia, Germany

Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) close-up of ripe fruit, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Walters Dogwood (Cornus walteri) close-up of trunk, growing as ornamental in woodland, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, March

Black Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) close-up of trunk, growing as ornamental in woodland, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, March

Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) habit, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, April

Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) leaves, growing through picket fence, West Yorkshire, England, September

Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) flowering, France, June

European Cornel (Cornus mas), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin
Botany - Cornaceae - European Cornel (Cornus mas). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin

Botany, Trees, Cornaceae, Leaves and fruits of Common Dogwood Cornus sanguinea, illustration
Botany - Trees - Cornaceae - Leaves and fruits of Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea), illustration

Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica), Cornaceae, deciduous shrub for hedges, native to Japan, watercolor, 1812-1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLI, Plate 61 by Angela Rossi Bottione: Cornaceae, Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica). Deciduous shrub for hedges, native to Japan

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Cornaceae, small tree or shrub native to Northern America, watercolor, 1837-1838
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume L, table 66 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Cornaceae, Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida). Small tree or shrub native to Northern America

European Cornel (Cornus mas), Cornaceae, small tree or shrub grown for its fruit, spontaneous in Italy, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VII, Plate 65 by Francesco Peyrolery: Cornaceae, European Cornel (Cornus mas)

Cornus capitata, dogwood
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Dendroica striata, blackpoll warbler
Plate 133 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

Catharus fuscescens, veery
Plate 164 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

Hylocichla mustelina, wood thrush
Plate 73 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Passerina caerulea, blue grosbeak
Plate 122 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

Melospiza lincolnii, Lincolns sparrow
Plate 193 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

Piscidia piscipula, Jamaican dogwood
Specimen from the Sir Hans Sloane Jamaican Botanical Collection, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Zonotrichia albicollis, white-throated sparrow
Plate 8 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh, retouched by R. Havell & Son, London

Columba fasciata, band-tailed pigeon
Plate 367 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) flowering, close-up of bracts, Northern California, U. S. A. july
Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) flowering, close-up of bracts, Northern California, U.S.A. july

Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) close-up of berries and leaves, growing in hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, september

Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) bare red stems, growing in hedgerow beside pasture, Bacton, Suffolk, England, march

Cornus Kousa (Japanese Flowering Dogwood)
Cornus Kousa or Benthamidia Kousa (Japanese Flowering Dogwood), a hardy shrub or small tree from Japan and Korea, of the Cornaceae family. Seen here bearing bright red berries, which are edible

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The Cornaceae family encompasses a variety of stunning plants, each with its own unique features and beauty. One such member is the Handkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata var. Vilmoriniana), known for its exquisite white flower bracts that resemble delicate handkerchiefs fluttering in the breeze. Another variation of this tree, the Handkerchief/Dove tree (Davidia involucrata), showcases an inflorescence adorned with stamens and a green ovary, creating a captivating contrast. Originating from China, the Handkerchief tree - Davidia involucrata - boasts enchanting flowers and leaves that add elegance to any landscape. Its male inflorescence is enclosed by bracts, further enhancing its allure. Meanwhile, Aucuba japonica Variegata or Spotted Laurel captivates with its green yellow-spotted leaves depicted beautifully in illustrations. Another remarkable member of the Cornaceae family is the Asian Dogwood or Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) found in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This species stands out with its vibrant presence alongside Nyssa ogeche and Crataegus sp. , commonly known as ogeechee lime and hawthorn respectively. In addition to these breathtaking trees, we find another representation of the Handkerchief tree - Davidia involucrata - showcasing its native Chinese origins once again through mesmerizing flowers and leaves. The Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) also makes an appearance with Thuringia, Germany serving as its backdrop; displaying both leaves and fruits that contribute to their overall charm. Lastly, we have the Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) close-up where ripe fruit steals our attention against the picturesque Pontic Mountains in Anatolia, Turkey during July's warm embrace.