Magnoliales Collection

Myristica sp. nutmeg
Plate 73 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. 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

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

Coccyzus erythropthalmus, black-billed cuckoo
Plate 32 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

Southern magnolia / Bull bay (Magnolia grandiflora) flower. The opening and closing of petals controls the time beetle pollinators enter and leave the flower

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Magnolia Rustica rubra in flower in garden, UK, May

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Plants, Trees, Tulip tree, Sunlight shining through leaves in autumn

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Plants, Tree, Tulip tree, Sunlight shining through leaves in autumn

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower with orange band to attract bees, produces copious nectar. In visible light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 1/2

Magnolia sp. fossil magnolia leaf
A fossil magnolia leaf from the Upper Cretaceous, Senonian, leaf from Harz, Saxony. Specimen 240 mms long

Magnolia grandifolra, southern magnolia
Plate 26 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Uvariastrum zenkeri
Plate 52. Watercolour on paper, 1911 by Dorothy Talbot (1871-1916). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1911

Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata) C016 / 5917
Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Magnolia conspicua, lily-flowered magnolia
Plate 1621 from Curtiss Botanical Magazine (1814). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Asimina obovata, flag pawpaw & Asimina pygmaea, dwarf pawpaw
Drawing 18 (Ewan 45) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Asimina obovata, pawpaw apple
William Bartrams botanical specimens which he named Anona grandiflora, pawpaw apple. Bartram collected these during his expedition through the southern colonies for Dr. John Fothergill

Michalia champaca, champaka
Champaka trees in the upper montane rainforest in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Michalia champaca, champaka tree
A view of a champaka tree, upper montane rainforest in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

Magnolia liliiflora, purple lily-flowered magnolia

Magnolia cf. delavayi, magnolia
Plate 23 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia auriculata, big-leaf magnolia
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Polyalthea - Strange Forest Tree - Tree Fern
Page 83 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Myristica fragrans, nutmeg tree
A tree native to the eastern Moluccas, which yields the spice nutmeg, its dried seed, and mace, the dried aril that surrounds the seed

Myristica insipida, nutmeg
Plate 124 by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia denudata, yulan magnolia
Illustration in the Reeves Collection, c. 1820s, watercolour with bodycolour on paper. Also used in Potted Histories (2003) by Sandra Knapp (page 134)

Vireo gilvus, warbling vireo
Plate 118 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

Uvaria odorata, ylang-ylang tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Oporornis formosus, Kentucky warbler
Plate 38 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

Dendroica magnolia, magnolia warbler
Plate 123 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

Zenaida aurita, zenaida dove
Plate 162 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

Magnolia acuminata, cucumber tree
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia tripetala, umbrella magnolia
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Asimina triloba, paw paw
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia grandiflora, magnolia
Illustration from Icones Animalium et Plantarum (1776-1782) by John Frederick Miller, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Magnolia sp. magnolia
Plate 642 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia sp. magnolia
Folio 43 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cocoa; Syzygium aromaticum, cloves; Myristi
Plate 1 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Entitled A group from Burlgaar. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Annona cheremoya, custard apple
Plate 62 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Anona sp. soursop
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 1 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

Pawpaw Apple Manuscript
William Bartrams manuscript from Book 1 Est. Florida Plants containing a description of the pawpaw apple (Anona) which he collected during his expedition to the southern colonies

Wilsonia canadensis, Canada warbler
Plate 5 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh

Uvaria littoralis, pepisang
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Magnolia soulangiana, Chinese magnolia
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Araticum ape, annona montana, artwork
Historical woodcut illustration of the Araticum ape, or Mountain soursop (Annona montana, also Annona pisonis). This is a plant native to Central America and the Caribbean

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Magnoliales, a diverse order of flowering plants, encompasses various species that captivate with their beauty and unique characteristics. From the Myristica sp. Nutmeg to the Nyrustuca moschata (nutmeg), these plants have long been valued for their aromatic properties and culinary uses. In North America, the Magnolia virginiana, commonly known as the North American sweet bay, graces our landscapes with its elegant white flowers and glossy green leaves. It serves as a sanctuary for birds like the Coccyzus erythropthalmus or black-billed cuckoo, which find solace in its branches. The Southern magnolia or Bull bay (Magnolia grandiflora) boasts stunning flowers that exude an enchanting fragrance. Its large creamy petals stand out against its dark green foliage, attracting bees with their vibrant colors and nectar-rich blooms. Another remarkable member of this order is the Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). Its distinct flower showcases pollen and nectar fluorescing under UV light—a mesmerizing sight that highlights nature's hidden wonders. Gardens in the UK come alive with Magnolia Rustica rubra in full bloom during May. These vibrant red flowers add a pop of color to any landscape while captivating onlookers with their delicate beauty. Uvariastrum zenkeri is yet another fascinating plant within this order—its intricate blossoms display an array of colors and patterns that leave us awestruck by Mother Nature's creativity. Lastly, we cannot overlook the grandeur of southern magnolias (Magnolia grandifolra). With their majestic stature and fragrant white flowers reaching up to 12 inches across, they truly embody elegance at its finest. From nutmegs to sweet bays, from cuckoos to bees buzzing around orange-banded tulip trees—the world offers endless marvels.