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Myrsinaceae Collection

The Myrsinaceae family is a diverse group of plants that can be found in various regions around the world

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Cyclamen -Cyclamen cilicium- in white and red lines in a flower bed

Cyclamen -Cyclamen cilicium- in white and red lines in a flower bed

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Wildflower drifts on disused railway line, flowers include Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium

Wildflower drifts on disused railway line, flowers include Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) and Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Garden Loosestrife or Yellow Loosestrife -Lysimachia vulgaris-, blooming, Lower Saxony, Germany

Garden Loosestrife or Yellow Loosestrife -Lysimachia vulgaris-, blooming, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) close up of stamens, County Down, Northern Ireland. July

Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) close up of stamens, County Down, Northern Ireland. July

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Garden Loosestrife -Lysimachia vulgaris-, Tyrol, Austria

Garden Loosestrife -Lysimachia vulgaris-, Tyrol, Austria

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Yellow Pimpernel -Lysimachia nemorum-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Yellow Pimpernel -Lysimachia nemorum-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Wooden garden bench with Loosestrife -Lysimachia- growing through, Eckental, Middle Franconia

Wooden garden bench with Loosestrife -Lysimachia- growing through, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Scarlet pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis, plants in flower

Scarlet pimpernel, Anagallis arvensis, plants in flower

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Repand Cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum) flowering mass, growing in rocky woodland on basalt plateau

Repand Cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum) flowering mass, growing in rocky woodland on basalt plateau, Giara di Gesturi, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Repand Cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum ssp. repandum) flowering, growing in woodland, Sardinia, Italy

Repand Cyclamen (Cyclamen repandum ssp. repandum) flowering, growing in woodland, Sardinia, Italy, April

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Cyclamen (Cyclaminus) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes

Cyclamen (Cyclaminus) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Cyclamen (Cyclaminus). Colored engraving

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Myrsine retusa

Myrsine retusa
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) flowering, in garden, Luisenpark, Mannheim

Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) flowering, in garden, Luisenpark, Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) flowering, growing in garden, Essex, England

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) flowering, growing in garden, Essex, England

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Cyclamen showing spiral seed stems

Cyclamen showing spiral seed stems
A species of Cyclamen (Myrsinaceae family) showing spiral seed stems

Background imageMyrsinaceae Collection: Cyclamen Europaeum (Purpurascens)

Cyclamen Europaeum (Purpurascens), traditionally classified in the Primulaceae family, but more recently reclassified in the Myrsinaceae family


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The Myrsinaceae family is a diverse group of plants that can be found in various regions around the world. One stunning example is the Cyclamen, specifically the Cyclamen cilicium, with its delicate white and red lines adorning flower beds. These flowers create a beautiful contrast against their green surroundings. In other parts of the world, wildflower drifts grace disused railway lines. Amongst these vibrant blooms are species like Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium) and Garden Loosestrife or Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris), showcasing nature's resilience even in unexpected places. A closer look reveals the intricate details of Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia punctata) stamens in County Down, Northern Ireland during July. The bright yellow petals stand out against lush green foliage, attracting pollinators to ensure their continued existence. Throughout history, Myrsinaceae plants have fascinated botanists and artists alike. Leonhart Fuchs captured the beauty of Cyclamen (Cyclaminus) in his illustrations from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes, showcasing their elegance and allure. These captivating plants can also be beneficial to humans. Borago officinalis, commonly known as borage, offers both culinary delights and medicinal properties when incorporated into various dishes or herbal remedies. From Tyrol, Austria to Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany, Garden Loosestrife -Lysimachia vulgaris- thrives amidst picturesque landscapes. Its vibrant yellow blossoms bring joy to any garden setting while attracting bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers. Even wooden garden benches become part of nature's tapestry as Lysimachia gracefully weaves through them in Eckental Bavaria Germany's Middle Franconia region. This charming sight adds an enchanting touch to outdoor spaces for those seeking solace amongst nature.