Flowering Plant Collection (page 4)

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Water lilies (Nymphaeaceae) seen from below, Cenote Car Wash / Aktun Ha, Mexico. Yucatan peninsula

Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth, from Ambila, Madagascar. Photograph taken on location for BBC Wild Madagascar Series, August 2009

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) flower, Coombe Valley, Cornwall, UK, May

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland in spring, at dawn, Peak District National Park, Cheshire, UK, May

Arundo donax, giant reed
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Parus palustris, P. major, P. ater, P. cristatus, P. caeruleu
Plate 10 from Archibald Thorburns first edition of British Birds, Vol.1 (1915)

Ficus elastica, Indian rubber tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at The Natural History Museum, London

Limonier sauvage, Limone sylvatico
Tab. 70 from Histoire naturelle des Orangers 1818-1820, by Antoine Risso (1777-1845)

Phormium tenax, New Zealand flax
A watercolour commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks and sketched by Sydney Parkinson during the Endeavour Voyage. Parkinson died at sea before he could complete it

A fine ripe Pomelo, peeled and cut ornamentally for table
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Amaryllis vittata, amaryllis
Illustration No.3 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cattleya skinneri, English orchid
Plate 13 from Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala (1837-1843) by James Bateman. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia virginiana, North American sweet bay
Illustration No.4 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Melissa officinalis, lemon balm
A painting from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Garcinia mangostana, mangosteen
Plate 648 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nyrustuca moschata, nutmeg
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Tropaeolum majus, nasturtium
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sesamum indicum, sesame plant
Illustration from the Botany Library held at the Natural History Museum, London

Protea nitida, wagon tree
Plate 85 from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Orange de Malte, Maltese blood orange
Tab 13 from Histoire Naturelle des Orangers 1818 by Antoine Risso (1777-1845). Picture shows a close-up of the whole orange

Silybum marianum, milk thistle
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Chardon Marie

Banksia serrata, old man banksia
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Prickly pear cactus flowers. This cactus is part of the Opuntia genus, which is found throughout most of the Americas. Cacti are found in arid environments, like the one seen here

Common Snowdrops - in the snow Digital Manipulation: added snow bottom left, lightend, brightend
ROG-13892-M Common Snowdrops - in the snow Galanthus nivalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Acorn and leaf of Common Oak, Quercus robur, in autumn; Hampshire
ROG-13536 Acorn and leaf of Common Oak, in autumn Hampshire, England Quercus robur Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Regency era window curtains
6339805 Regency era window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains. Drapes in blue and white with lilies in the French royal colours)

Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
986196 Iris Germanica (German Iris), 1805-1816 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840) (after); 54.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) and Yellow rattle (Rhinathus sp)

RF - White-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) peering over Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) flower. The Netherlands. August

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Buckholt Wood is a beech (Fagus sylvatica) wood and part of the Cotwolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve, on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds near Birdlip, Gloucestershire

Scottish primrose (Primula scotica) native only on the northern coast of Scotland and Orkney, here growing on grasslands at Dunnet Head, Caithness, England, UK, July

Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England, growing here at Durlston Head in Dorset, England, UK, May

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Palms growing in front of Rice (Oryza sativa) terrace. Jatiluwih Green Land, Bali, Indonesia. 2015

American lobster (Homarus americana) in eelgrass (Zostera marina). Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) feeding on Gelder Rose berries, Germany. January, January

Tree sparrow (Passer montanus) feeding a fledgling on a branch of Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) blossom, Perthshire, Scotland. June 2013

Pachira aquatica, Malabar or Guyana chestnut
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840

Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant
Plate 82 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna
Plate 73, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Linum usitatissimum, flax
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Upupa epops, common hoopoe
Plate 55, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Jasminum nudiflorum, winter jasmine
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Thespesia populnea, portia tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

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"Nature's Masterpieces: A Kaleidoscope of Flowering Plants" Discover the rare and enchanting Franklinia alatamaha, also known as the Franklinia, a captivating flowering plant native to Georgia. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hydrangea hortensis, commonly referred to as French hydrangea, with its vibrant blooms that add a touch of elegance to any garden. Find solace under the graceful branches of the Weeping Willow tree, a majestic sight that exudes tranquility and serenity. Dive into an underwater wonderland where Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) bloom beneath the surface of Lake Ain in the breathtaking Alps of France during June. Delight your senses with Narcissus tazetta or tazetta daffodil's cheerful yellow petals that bring joy and brightness wherever they bloom. Witness nature's artistry as you gaze at an ethereal underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dancing gracefully in a serene lake amidst the picturesque Alps in Ain, France during June. Marvel at Surinam's diverse insect population as these fascinating creatures interact with their natural habitat and contribute to our ecosystem's delicate balance. Behold the mesmerizing sight of a fully bloomed Waterlily (Nymphaea alba), emerging from beneath Lake Ain's surface like a pristine gem nestled within nature's embrace during June in France's magnificent Alps region. Explore Gossypium barbadense or cotton plant - an essential crop that has shaped civilizations throughout history while providing us with versatile fibers for clothing and textiles. Lose yourself among Scotland’s awe-inspiring Scottish Pine Forests – ancient guardians standing tall against time, offering shelter to countless species within their majestic branches. Encounter Italy’s botanical treasure.