Cranes Bill Collection

Small-flowered cranes-bill, Geranium pusillum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Mountain cranes-bill, Geranium pyrenaicum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Sorrel cranes-bill, Pelargonium acetosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Flesh-colour d crane s-bill, Erodium incarnatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1794

Three-coloured crane s-bill, Pelargonium tricolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Wallichs crane s-bill, Geranium wallichianum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis

Curtis British Entomology Plate 670
Coleoptera: Centorhynchus geranii = Zacladus geranii [Plant: Geranium phaeum (Dusky Crane?s-bill)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 426
Coleoptera: Cychrus rostratus = Cychrus caraboides ssp. rostratus (Long-headed Carabus) [Plant: Geranium lucidum (Shining Crane?s-bill)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 231
Coleoptera: Dromius spilotus (Epaulet Dromius), = Syntomus obscuroguttatus [Plant: Erodium cicutarium? (Erodium cicutarium var. Hemlock Crane?s-bill)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 188
Coleoptera: *Zabrus obesus (Devon Zabrus): cf. Z. tenebrioides, but Curtis?s specimen seems to have been non-British. [Plant: Geranium pyrenaicum (Mountain Crane?s-bill)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 100
Lepidoptera: Cnephasia pellana = Eana penzeana (Pentz?s Tortrix) [Plant: Geranium sanguineum (Bloody Crane?s-bill)] Date: 1824-39

Geranium flower head, X-ray

Purple geranium (cranesbills) macro

Omphalodes Starry Eyes flowers
Omphalodes cappodocica Starry Eyes flowers amongst Hedera Golden Child foliage

Cut-leaved Cranesbill (Geranium dissectum) close-up of flower, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Cut-leaved Cranesbill (Geranium dissectum) close-up of flower, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) close-up of flower, Chee Dale, Peak District N. P. Derbyshire, England, June
Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) close-up of flower, Chee Dale, Peak District N.P. Derbyshire, England, June

Crane's-bill - flower - garden cultivar - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4833 Crane's-bill - flower - garden cultivar Lower Saxony - Germany Geranium sp. Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ladys Bedstraw (Galium verum) and Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) flowering, growing on magnesian limestone clifftop habitat, Blackhall Rocks, County Durham, England, july

Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) and Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) flowering, growing on roadside beside drystone wall and meadow, near Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P

Long-stalked Cranesbill (Geranium columbinum) flowering, Slovenia, june

Bigroot Cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum) close-up of flowers and fruit, Slovenia, june

Cowslip (Primula veris) and Wood Cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum) flowering, growing in wooded meadow habitat, Tagamoisa Nature Reserve, Saaremaa Island, Estonia, may

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) close-up of flowers, England, august

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense) flowering, Romania, september

Geranium magnificum in flower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in July

Geranium Blue cloud in flower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in July

Variety of Cranesbill (Geranium Hybrid Johnsons Blue)

Thunbergs geranium (Geranium thunbergii) flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Geranium vlassovianum flower. Photographed in the Primorsky Territory, Russia

Cranesbill (Geranium brutium) flowers. Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece

Cranesbill (Geranium Philippe Vapelle )
Cranesbill foliage (Geranium Philippe Vapelle )

Cranesbill pistil, SEM
Cranesbill pistil. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the pistil of a cranesbill plant (Geranium sp.). The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Geranium subcaulescens
Hardy geranium flowers (Geranium subcaulescens) in a garden border. Photographed in Scotland, UK, in June

Geranium flowers
Cranesbill flowers (Geranium sp.)

Rock cranesbill (Geranium macrorrhizum). The fleshy stems and underground rhizomes of this plant make it drought-resistant

Hedgerow geranium (Geranium pyrenaicum)
Hedgerow geranium flower (Geranium pyrenaicum)

Cranesbill and Iceland poppy flowers
Cranesbill (Geranium Johnstons Blue ) flowers between Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule) flowers

Cranesbill Buxtons Variety
Cranesbill (Geranium wallichianum Buxtons Variety )

Bloody Crane's-bill
ME-1690 Bloody Crane's-bill Geranium sanguineum Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Discover the Beauty of Cranes Bill: A Closer Look at Nature's Delicate Gems" Small-flowered cranes-bill (Geranium pusillum): This dainty wildflower boasts delicate pink petals and intricate foliage, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. Mountain cranes-bill (Geranium pyrenaicum): Found in alpine regions, this hardy perennial showcases vibrant purple blooms that thrive even in harsh conditions. Sorrel cranes-bill (Pelargonium acetosum): With its unique lemon-scented leaves and pretty white flowers, this species is a favorite among herb enthusiasts for its culinary uses. Flesh-colour crane s-bill (Erodium incarnatum): Aptly named for its soft pink hues, this charming flower adds a subtle pop of color to meadows and rock gardens alike. Three-coloured crane s-bill (Pelargonium tricolor): Boasting striking red, white, and blue petals reminiscent of the Union Jack flag, this geranium variety is truly eye-catching. Wallichs crane s-bill (Geranium wallichianum): Native to the Himalayas, these sky-blue blossoms bring an ethereal beauty to any landscape or floral arrangement. Curtis British Entomology Plate 670: This exquisite illustration captures the enchanting allure of various insects interacting with cranes bill flowers in their natural habitat. Curtis British Entomology Plate 426: Explore the fascinating world of pollination as butterflies gracefully flutter around blooming cranes bill plants depicted in stunning detail on this plate. Curtis British Entomology Plate 231: Witness nature's harmony unfold as bees buzz around vibrant geraniums featured on this captivating artwork from Curtis' renowned collection. Curtis British Entomology Plate 188.