Speciosus Collection

Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus
5855620 Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus)

Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus
5856307 Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus; (add.info.: Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus
5855621 Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus; (add.info.: Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour)

Superb hibiscus, Hibiscus speciosus
5856372 Superb hibiscus, Hibiscus speciosus; (add.info.: Superb hibiscus, Hibiscus speciosus, with large crimson flower. Native to Carolina, America)

AGARICUS SPECIOSUS AGARICUS PARVULUS (poisonous) Date: 1876

Tolumnia guttata orchid. Epidendrum guttatum, Cymbidium guttatum, Epidendro macchiato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Albany bottlebrush, Callistemon speciosus. (Callistemon speciosum beta, Metrosideros glauca, Metrosidero glauco). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Shi drum and cingle
Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2. Ombrina barbuta, Cinglo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Showy Autumn crocus, Crocus speciosus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Romulea monadelpha (Beautiful ribbon flower, Spatalanthus speciosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Species of wasps
Great banded wasp, Vespa tropica (Vespa cincta) 1, solitary wasp, Eumenes flavopictus 2, Stizus speciosus 3, and Chlorion lobatum 4

Cineraria, Senecio and Arnica species
Showy cineraria, Cineraria speciosa, orange-coloured cineraria, Cineraria aurantiaca, showy senecio, Senecio speciosus, Caucasian leopards bane, Doronicum caucasicum, and mountain arnica

Sunflower or Helianthus species
Downy sunflower, Helianthus pubescens, ten-petaled sunflower, Helianthus decapetalus, and showy sunflower, Helianthus speciosus

Crepe ginger, Cheilocostus speciosus (Costus speciosus). Chromolithograph by J. Goffart after an illustration by A. Goossens from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1896

Heliocereus speciosus or Disocactus speciosus (Cereus speciosissimus var. hoveyi). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Heliocereus speciosus and seed (Showy brick-red cactus, Cactus speciosus var. latertius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Rev. J.S

Curtis British Entomology Plate 278
Coleoptera: Polydrusus speciosus = Polydrusus sericeus (Kimpton Weevil) [Plant: Polygonatum multiflorum (Convallaria multiflora, Common Solomon?s Seal)] Date: 1824-39

Crimson flowered showy, Metrosideros speciosus.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Yellow flowers, root, seeds and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Yellow flowers and leaves of Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum Lour.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Picture No. 10767854
Whale Shark - Ron Taylor filming a giant Whale shark with a school of pilot fish (Gnathanodon speciosus) leading the way. (Rhincodon typus) Date:

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"Speciosus: A Diverse World of Beauty and Poison" Step into the enchanting realm of speciosus, where nature's wonders unfold in various forms. From the poisonous Agaricus speciosus to the delicate Tolumnia guttata orchid, this captivating species captivates with its diversity. In 1876, Agaricus speciosus emerged on the scene, showcasing its vibrant colors but concealing a dangerous secret – it is poisonous. This cautionary tale reminds us that beauty can sometimes be deceiving. Moving onto flora, we encounter Albany bottlebrush or Callistemon speciosus. Its fiery red blooms attract hummingbirds and add a splash of color to any landscape. Meanwhile, the Showy Autumn crocus (Crocus speciosus) emerges during fall, painting fields with purple hues and reminding us of nature's ever-changing palette. Romulea monadelpha stands out among other flowers with its unique structure and intricate patterns. It serves as a reminder that even within a single species, there is room for individuality. The world of insects also embraces speciosus; certain wasp species find their home here alongside Cineraria, Senecio, and Arnica plants which provide them sustenance. These partnerships highlight the interconnectedness between different organisms in our ecosystem. Sunflowers or Helianthus species bask under golden rays while spreading joy with their cheerful faces turned towards the sun. Their presence brings warmth to any garden or field they inhabit. Crepe ginger or Cheilocostus speciosus adds an exotic touch to tropical landscapes with its striking pink inflorescence resembling crepe paper folds. Its allure lies not only in appearance but also in cultural significance across various regions where it grows. Heliocereus speciosus takes center stage as night falls when its large white flowers bloom under moonlight—a mesmerizing sight that enchants all who witness it.