Sapindales Collection

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) in Sycamore Gap, Hadrians Wall. The wall is constructed on The Whin Sill, a layer of hard intrusive, volcanic Dolerite

Mangifera indica, mango
Plate 234 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Orange de Malte, Maltese blood orange
Tab 13 from Histoire Naturelle des Orangers 1818 by Antoine Risso (1777-1845). Picture shows a close-up of the whole orange

Citrus medica, lime
Illustrations of various lime varieties (Citrus medica), Pati Limoo; Hakagi Limoo; Gora Limoo; Chaen-gori Limoo; Kumural Limoo; Nature of Runjhore; Tablha Limoo

Acer campestre L. field or Engliah maple
Sketch 1 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

Correa alba, white correa
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

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Butterwort (Pinguicula gigantea) leaves, insectivorous plants, cultivated specimen

Maple leaf (Acer), close up of leaf. Alishan National Recreational Forest, Taiwan

Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap, between Steel Rigg and Housesteads, Northumberland, England, UK, March 2017

Variable oysterling (Crepidotus variabilis) on dead Field maple (Acer campestre) twig, Herefordshire, England, UK. November, Focus stacked

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoenicus) male singing from snow-covered red maple (Acer rubrum) in flower, Ithaca, New York, USA. April 2020

Orange (Citrus sinensis) tree flowers. Cultivated plant

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) in Autumn Colours, Nagano, Japan

Japanese maple (Acer sp) leaves, showing autumn foliage. Near Lake Kawaguchi-ko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, November

Maple leaves (Acer sp) in autumn, Westonbirt, England, UK

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) Clare Glen, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. October

Fallen Maple leaves (Acer sp. ) in autumn
Fallen Maple leaves (Acer sp.) in autumn

Temperate rainforest with Vine maple (Acer circinatum) and fern, Golden Ears provincial park, British Columbia, Canada, July

Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) growing in a gap on Hadrians Wall, Northumberland, UK, August

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) perched on Palo santo tree (Bursera graveolens), with flowering Yellow cordia (Cordia lutea) in background. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Italian maple (Acer opalus) in autumn colours. Barronies Regional Nature Park, Provence, France. October

Leaves of Momiji Japanese maple trees (Acer) turning red in autumn. Kyoto, Japan

Autumn foliage of Momiji Japanese maple trees (Acer). Kyoto, Japan

Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) feeding on icicle formed from sap of Painted maple tree (Acer pictum). Hokkaido, Japan. February

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USA, Hawaii, Oahu. A'ali'i flower. Date: 04/05/2009

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) visiting flower of Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Umbria, Italy. May

Lemon (Citrus limon) flower, buds and fruit, Umbria, Italy. June

Regent bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus) male sitting in budding mango tree (Mangifera indica), Ravensbourne, Queensland, Australia

Autumn leaves, Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) Lu Shan, Taiwan

Autumn leaves including Sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua); Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna); Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum); Norway maple (Acer platanoides)

Coastal century (Agave shawii), Baja elephant tree (Pachycormus discolor) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) feeding on new leaves in a Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) tree, Wiltshire, UK, March

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 1/2

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive to pollinators. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Great grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis) perched on a branch of Montpellier maple (Acer monspessulanum). Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. southern Spain. December

Sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus), growing on limestone pavement, Lancashire, UK. May

Sunlight Through Maple Leaves

Fossil maple leaf C016 / 5955
Fossil maple (Acer trilobatum) leaf. This fossilised leaf dates from the Miocene period. It was collected in Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Citrus bergamia, bergamia orange
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Neem Tree
Illustration of a Neem Tree held in the Botany Library a the Natural History Museum, London

Lychnis coronata
Watercolour on paper, 1777 by Getrude Metz (1746-1793). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1777

Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower
Watercolour on card, 1880-1913 by Emily J. Balston (nee Whitehead) (1848-1914). Held in the Library and Archives

Soymida febrifuga, Rohan bark
Watercolour by William Roxburgh, Indian Collection, c.1800s Date: 1800

Allophylus racemosus
Watercolour by William Roxburgh, Indian Collection, c.1805 Date: 1805

Anacardium occidentale, Cashew
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840

Six round oranges with leaves

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Sapindales, a diverse order of flowering plants, encompasses a wide range of species that captivate with their beauty and significance. From the zesty Citrus medica to the succulent Mangifera indica, this order boasts an array of fruits that tantalize our taste buds. The vibrant Orange de Malte, also known as the Maltese blood orange, adds a burst of color to any dish or landscape. Intriguingly, Sapindales is not limited to just plants; it also welcomes enchanting creatures into its realm. Picture a Red-footed booby gracefully perched on a Palo santo tree in the Galapagos Islands while delicate Yellow cordia flowers bloom in the background – truly a sight to behold. The order's influence extends beyond tropical paradises; even herb gardens in Surrey, England proudly cultivate Common rue with its exquisite flowers. Meanwhile, Hybrid Poplar trees create an awe-inspiring spectacle during autumn at Boardman Tree Farm near Irrigon. Nature's ingenuity shines through with insectivorous plants like Butterwort (Pinguicula gigantea), whose leaves capture unsuspecting insects for sustenance. Majestic Sycamore trees grace Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap while Italian maple trees don their autumnal attire in Barronies Regional Nature Park, Provence. Delving deeper into Sapindales' diversity reveals intriguing relationships between species. A Variable oysterling mushroom finds solace on a dead Field maple twig (Acer campestre), showcasing nature's ability to find harmony even amidst decay. Lastly, imagine witnessing a Red-winged Blackbird serenading from atop snow-covered red maple branches – an extraordinary juxtaposition of life and winter's embrace. From mouthwatering fruits and captivating flora to mesmerizing fauna and breathtaking landscapes across various continents and climates – Sapindales offers us glimpses into nature's boundless wonders.