Planta Collection

Landscape Blue Agave
The Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico. The 35, 019 hectare site is part of an expansive landscape of blue agave

Apple, Pyrus malus, with blossom, fruit, seed and branch. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlstrom & Widstrand

Roc, basilisk, phoenix, unicorn, vegetable lamb, and dragon
Mythical creatures: roc bird 1, basilisk 2, phoenix 3, unicorn 4, vegetable lamb of Tartary Agnus scythicus or Planta Tartarica Barometz, 5, and dragon 6

Cultivation and manufacture of cocoa 1855
Cocoa plantation in the island of Grenada. Cocoa trees are planted in rows, like apple trees in an orchard. Great care was used to keep the young trees free from the quanity os small climbing

Cocoa mill in Grenada 1855
Interior of a cocoa mill in Grenada. Date: 1855

Friar Oderic Of Pordenone Holding A Branch From A Tree On Which Birds Grow, Being Shown In Turn By The Local King, The Lamb Tree Of Tartary, Showing A Lamb Emerging

Spain. Philip Vs reign. Nueva Planta Decrees (1716). SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Barcelona University Library

Joseph Planta
JOSEPH PLANTA Swiss-born librarian at the British Museum, London, depicted holding a sample of his stock-in-trade. Date: 1744 - 1827

Blue Agave
The Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico. The 35, 019 hectare site is part of an expansive landscape of blue agave

Schloss Planta, Meran, Italy, 19th century engraving

Schloss Planta, Meran, Italy, 19th century engraving

Joseph Planta (1799-1827)
Portrait of Joseph Planta, who held the post of principal librarian at the British Museum

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Planta: From Legendary Creatures to Exotic Cultivation" Step into a world where mythical creatures and extraordinary botanical wonders intertwine. Planta, a captivating entity that transcends time and borders, has fascinated generations with its enigmatic allure. At the heart of this narrative lies the Landscape Blue Agave, an emblematic plant that holds secrets as ancient as history itself. Legend speaks of Roc, Basilisk, Phoenix, Unicorn, Vegetable Lamb, and Dragon - majestic beings said to have roamed alongside Planta in distant lands. Tales whisper about their symbiotic relationship with this remarkable flora; they guarded it fiercely while drawing strength from its life-giving essence. In 1855, amidst the cocoa revolution's fervor, cultivation and manufacture took center stage. A cocoa mill in Grenada emerged as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of indulgence. The tantalizing aroma wafting through the air was reminiscent of Spain during Philip V's reign when Nueva Planta Decrees reshaped landscapes forever. Joseph Planta himself became intertwined with this tale - his name echoing through time like whispers on the wind. His contributions to botany paved new paths for exploration and discovery. Friar Oderic Of Pordenone once held a branch from a tree on which birds grew - an astonishing sight witnessed by local kings who reveled in nature's miracles. Yet even more astounding was Tartary's Lamb Tree; its branches bore lambs connected by umbilical cords grazing upon surrounding land until both plant and sheep met their fate when all plants were gone. From Strand Magazine published in 1897 comes echoes of wonderment surrounding Landscape Blue Agave – its beauty captured repeatedly within those pages like brushstrokes on canvas. Planta remains an enigma waiting to be unraveled—an intricate tapestry woven together by legends passed down through generations—a testament to our insatiable curiosity and unyielding quest for knowledge.