Proteaceae Collection (page 3)

Banksia spinulosa, hairpin banksia
Drawing 415 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Wallangre

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa honeysuckle tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illlustration annotated Brabejum sparsum

Isopogon anethifolius, narrow leaf drumstick
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Persoonia lanceolata, lance leaf geebung
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Banksia serrata

Grevillea banksii, red silky oak
Plate 132 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Xylomelum pyriforme, woody pear
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. Alecto edition

Banksia baueri, woolly banksia
Lithograph by Anton Hartinger (1806-1890) from his Paradisus Vindobonensis (1846). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Franklandia fucifolia
Proof etching by I. Pye based on Ferdinand Bauers drawing prepared for A voyage to Terra Australis (1814) by Matthew Flinders

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa
Engraving after original drawing by Ferdinand Bauer from Transactions of the Linnean Society Vol. 10, Tab 2. P.194

Protea burchellii, Burchells protea
Plate 86 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

A species of Banksia
Drawing 430 from the Watling Collection by Thomas Watling, 1792-1797. Illustration entitled a Banksia

Banksia sp
Drawing 417 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Honey Tree of New South Wales, native name Wattang-ree

Aleurites moluccana, candlenut tree
Copper plate of Aleurites moluccana, candlenut tree from the original drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Banksia dentata and herbarium specimens
Held in Sir Joseph Banks original cabinets installed in the present day herbarium of the Botany Department at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Carys Wolinsky

Grevillea pteridifolia, fern-leaf grevillea
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

Pincushion bush - Cape town - South Africa
ROG-13734 Pincushion bush Cape Town, South Africa Leucospermum cordifolium Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) North Stradbroke Island off Queensland coast

South Africa, Cape Town, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Yellow pincushion protea (aka Kleinkopspeldekussing or Berfynbos) Leucospermum trunchatulum

Africa, South Africa, Capetown. Pincushion Protea or Leucospermum flowers at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Honey Grevillea (Grevillea eriostachya) close-up of flowerspike, Western Australia, Australia

Bottlebrush Grevillea (Grevillea paradoxa) close-up of flowerspike, Western Australia, Australia

Macadamia (Macadamia ternifolia) Nuts

River Banksia (Banksia seminuda)
Foliage and flowers of River Banksia (Banksia seminuda). Photographed in Australia

Protea flower (Protea obtisifolia). Photographed at De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa

Slender Banksia (Banksia attenuata) close-up of flower, Australia

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Proteaceae: A Diverse Family of Floral Marvels From the majestic Banksia integrifolia, also known as coastal banksia, to the vibrant Telopea speciosissima or waratah, and the regal Protea cynaroides, commonly referred to as king protea - the Proteaceae family boasts an array of captivating species. Intriguingly, each member tells a unique story through its distinctive features. The scarlet banksia (Banksia coccinea) flaunts fiery red hues that ignite any landscape it graces. Meanwhile, the wagon tree (Protea nitida) stands tall with its sturdy branches resembling a vintage carriage. The old man banksia (Banksia serrata), with its weathered appearance and gnarled bark, exudes wisdom and resilience. On the other hand, the pincushion protea (Leucospermum cordifolium) at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town showcases delicate blooms resembling intricate pin cushions. Nature's artistry continues with showy banksias like Banksia speciosa that captivate onlookers with their extravagant floral displays. The woody pear (Xylomelum pyriforme) surprises us all with its peculiar fruit-shaped capsules bursting open to reveal hidden treasures within. Venturing further into Tasmania's wilderness reveals another gem – Hakea lissosperma or mountain needlebush adorning November landscapes with its slender foliage and delicate white flowers. Here we find nature's harmony between beauty and adaptability. Not limited by borders or continents, even Peru's Manu Cloud forest at 3500 meters altitude houses Oreocallis grandiflora from our beloved Proteaceae family. Its grandeur is unmatched as it thrives amidst mist-laden peaks offering shelter for countless creatures seeking refuge in this enchanting habitat.