Ebenaceae Collection

Aphelocoma coerulescens, Florida scrub jay
Plate 87 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

Diospyros sp. ebony tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) habit, growing beside building, Oxfordshire, England, May

Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) close-up of leaves, growing beside building, Oxfordshire, England, May

Japanese Persimmon or kaki (Diospyros kaki), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau
Botany - Ebenaceae - Japanese Persimmon or kaki (Diospyros kaki). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin

Diospyros embryopteris
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Diospyros lotus, date plum
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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Discover the enchanting world of Ebenaceae, a botanical family adored for its diverse array of intriguing species. From the vibrant Florida scrub jay perched on an Aphelocoma coerulescens tree, to the majestic Diospyros sp. Ebony tree, these plants have captivated artists, botanists, and wildlife alike. Witness the Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) thriving beside buildings in Oxfordshire, England, in May, its fruit ripe and ready for harvest. Or, explore the village of Castelnaud-la-chapelle in Dordogne, where this introduced species flourishes, its leaves a brilliant green in the sun. Delve deeper into the family's rich history with botanical plates by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin, featuring the elegant Japanese Persimmon or kaki (Diospyros kaki) as depicted by Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau. But the Ebenaceae family's allure doesn't end there. Marvel at the Diospyros embryopteris, a stunning evergreen tree hailing from the Himalayas, and the Diospyros lotus, the date plum, with its edible fruits and beautiful, fragrant flowers. Embrace the captivating diversity of the Ebenaceae family, a testament to nature's endless creativity.