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Tuberose Collection

Tuberose, scientifically known as Polianthes Tuberosa, is a captivating flower that has been admired for centuries

Background imageTuberose Collection: Polianthes Tuberosa, from Les Liliacees, 1806 (coloured engraving)

Polianthes Tuberosa, from Les Liliacees, 1806 (coloured engraving)
BAL46197 Polianthes Tuberosa, from Les Liliacees, 1806 (coloured engraving) by Redoute, Pierre Joseph (1759-1840); Linnean Society, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageTuberose Collection: The Tuber. Tuberosis, Polianthes tuberosa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

The Tuber. Tuberosis, Polianthes tuberosa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious
FLO4596665 The Tuber. Tuberosis, Polianthes tuberosa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful and curious flowers

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuberose, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)

Tuberose, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618129 Tuberose, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuberose, Polianthus tuberosa

Tuberose, Polianthus tuberosa
Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa (Polianthus tuberosa.). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Emily Eden from her Flowers from an Indian Garden: Second Series: Hope, Breidenbach Co

Background imageTuberose Collection: Chinese tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa

Chinese tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa
La Tubereuse de la Chine. Chinese tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa

Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa
La Tubereuse. Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuberose house plant

Tuberose house plant
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Background imageTuberose Collection: La Tuberose, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)

La Tuberose, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)
La Tuberose, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Tuberose; Polianthes tuberosa usually pure white; native to Mexico and Texas

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuberose and jonquil daffodil flower fairies

Tuberose and jonquil daffodil flower fairies.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuberose Pollanthes tuberosa Flowers series Old Judge Cigarettes

Tuberose Pollanthes tuberosa Flowers series Old Judge Cigarettes
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Background imageTuberose Collection: Tuber Vegetables engraving 1895

Tuber Vegetables engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Background imageTuberose Collection: Ixia anemonae flora, Sparaxis bulbifera; Ixia fleur d anemone, Wand flower, Redoute

Ixia anemonae flora, Sparaxis bulbifera; Ixia fleur d anemone, Wand flower, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Background imageTuberose Collection: Tubereuse, Jonquille

Tubereuse, Jonquille
TUBEREUSE and JONQUILLE tuberose and jonquil (polianthes tuberosa, narcissus) Date: 1847


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Tuberose, scientifically known as Polianthes Tuberosa, is a captivating flower that has been admired for centuries. Its beauty and fragrance have inspired artists and botanists alike, resulting in stunning engravings like the ones from Les Liliacees in 1806 and c. 1766. Also referred to as Chinese tuberose or Polianthus tuberosa, this flower holds a special place in horticulture and can be grown both indoors as a house plant or outdoors in gardens, adding elegance wherever it blooms. One such depiction of its allure can be found in La Tuberose by Pierre Joseph Buchoz from 1776. The artist's skillful hand captured the essence of this enchanting blossom with finesse. The often associated with other flowers like jonquil daffodils, creating whimsical flower fairies that dance among their petals. This imagery evokes a sense of magic and wonder surrounding these delicate blossoms. Interestingly enough, even cigarette companies recognized the appeal of Tuberose. Old Judge Cigarettes featured an illustration of Pollanthes tuberosa flowers on one of their series called "Flowers, " showcasing the timeless charm of this beloved bloom. Not limited to just ornamental use, there are also engravings depicting Tuber Vegetables from 1895. These illustrations showcase another side to the tuber family - showcasing their diversity beyond just beautiful blooms. In addition to its visual splendor, Tuberose shares similarities with other flora species like Ixia anemonae flora and Sparaxis bulbifera; known as Ixia fleur d'anemone or Wand Flower by Redoute's botanical artistry. Whether depicted alone or alongside other blossoms such as Jonquille daffodils, Tubereuse continues to captivate hearts with its exquisite beauty and intoxicating scent throughout history.