Mutabilis Collection

Sollya, changeable apple-berry and Chinese pittosporum
Common sollya, Sollya heterophylla, changeable apple-berry, Billardiera mutabilis, and Chinese pittosporum, Pittosporum tobira

Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis
5856213 Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis; (add.info.: Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Changeable velvetberry, Stachytarpheta mutabilis
Changeable velvetberry, coral porterweed, pink snakeweed, red snakeweed or pink rat tail, Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Verbena mutabilis, Verbena di fiori cangianti

Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum, Crisantemo indiano, Matricale della China. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Changeable-coloured lupine, Lupinus mutabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bailey after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden

Sheathed woodtuft and rooting poison pie
Sheathed woodtuft, Kuehneromyces mutabilis (Pholiota mutabilis) and rooting poison pie, Hebeloma radicosum (Pholiota radicosa). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Milkvetch and honeysuckle species
Lamberts mountain milkvetch, Oxytropis lamberti, rose-coloured French honeysuckle, Hedysarum roseum, Persian goats rue, Galega persica, Iberian coronilla, Coronilla iberica, procumbent milk vetch

Lachenalia mutabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Actiniae or sea anenomes: Cereus pedunculatus, Mesacmaea stellata, Aiptasia mutabilis, Choriactis impatiens, Anthopleura thallia, Actinostella flosculifera, Sagartia troglodytes, Anemonia sulcata

Changeable lupinus, Lupinus mutabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Apple berry, Billardiera mutabilis
Apple berry or changeable flowered billardiera, Billardiera mutabilis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr

Curtis British Entomology Plate 70
Diptera: Microdon apiformis = Microdon mutabilis (Bee-like Hover-fly) [Plant: Lamium purpureum (Red Archangel)] Date: 1824-39

Changeable cercaria, Cercaria mutabilis.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Purple and white flowered lupins, Lupinus mutabilis.. Handcolored illustration by E.D. Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Chameleon forest dragon, Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus, and desert agama, Trapelus mutabilis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

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"Discover the Beauty of Mutabilis: A World of Change and Adaptation" Mutabilis, a term that encompasses various species across different plant families, represents nature's incredible ability to adapt and transform. From the enchanting Sollya with its delicate blue flowers to the alluring changeable apple-berry and Chinese pittosporum, these plants showcase their ever-changing colors and forms. Intriguingly, we encounter the mesmerizing Changeable velvetberry, Stachytarpheta mutabilis, whose blossoms shift from vibrant purple to soft pink as they mature. Similarly captivating is the Indian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum indicum, which surprises us with its diverse range of hues. The changeable-colored lupine, Lupinus mutabilis, exhibits an astonishing transformation in its petals' shades – a true marvel of nature's artistry. Meanwhile, hidden among forests are unique specimens like sheathed woodtuft and rooting poison pie; their names alone evoke curiosity about their mysterious characteristics. Not limited to land-dwelling flora alone; even aquatic life showcases this remarkable trait. Actiniae or sea anemones demonstrate stunning color shifts as they sway gracefully beneath ocean waves. Delving deeper into this world of adaptation brings us face-to-face with Lachenalia mutabilis – a striking flower that changes its appearance throughout its blooming period. Its allure lies not only in one fixed form but in multiple variations it presents over time. Billardiera mutabilis or apple berry entices our taste buds with fruits that evolve from tartness to sweetness as they ripen on vines – truly a treat for both eyes and palate alike. As we explore further into scientific realms such as Curtis British Entomology Plate 70 or delve into microscopic organisms like changeable cercaria (Cercaria mutabilis), we witness how even at minuscule levels, nature's adaptability continues to astound.