Verum Collection

Lady's bedstraw, Galium verum
5855832 Lady's bedstraw, Galium verum; (add.info.: Lady's bedstraw, Galium verum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum
5855104 Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum; (add.info.: Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

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Antique botany illustration: Yellow Bedstraw, Galium verum

Ladys bedstraw, Galium verum, and cleavers, Galium aparine. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

True cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817

True cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Caterpillars (colour litho)
728981 Caterpillars (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caterpillars: 1. deilephilia elpenor; 1a)

True cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1818

Cinnamon and camphor trees
True cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum 1, and camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora 2 Laurus camphora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Cinnamon, Cinnamomum verum (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Curtis British Entomology Plate 317
Hymenoptera: Sparasion frontale = Sparasion frontalis (Horned Sparasion) [Plant: Galium verum (Yellow Ladies? Bed-straw)] Date: 1824-39

Cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum)
Illustration of a Cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum)

Ladies bed straw, Galium verum.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum, Cinnamomum verum)
Illustration of a Cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum, Cinnamomum verum)

Star Anise (Illicium verum) on an olive wood spoon

Ladys bedstraw flowers
Close up of ladys bedstraw flowers. Dorset, UK July 2011

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"Verum: A Tapestry of Nature's Delights" Step into the enchanting world of "verum, " where nature's wonders unfold in vibrant hues and intricate patterns. From delicate butterflies to majestic moths, this captivating realm is teeming with insect life that dances amidst sunlit meadows. An antique botany illustration reveals the Yellow Bedstraw, Galium verum, a wildflower adorned with golden blossoms that beckon bees and butterflies alike. Its beauty is matched only by the True Cinnamon Tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum, whose aromatic bark has graced kitchens for centuries. In a harmonious display of botanical companionship, Ladys Bedstraw and cleavers intertwine gracefully. Galium verum and Galium aparine create a tapestry of greenery that whispers tales of ancient herbal remedies passed down through generations. Caterpillars emerge from their cocoons like living brushstrokes on nature's canvas. Their vivid colors captivate our imagination as they transform into graceful winged creatures – symbols of metamorphosis and resilience. The True Cinnamon Tree stands tall among its peers, exuding an aura of warmth and spice. Cinnamomum verum holds within its branches the secret to tantalizing taste buds across cultures - true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon - a treasure sought after since time immemorial. As we wander deeper into this verdant paradise, we encounter camphor trees standing side by side with their fragrant counterparts - cinnamon trees. Together they offer us glimpses into the diverse array of scents nature bestows upon us. This visual symphony culminates in Curtis British Entomology Plate 317 – an exquisite portrayal capturing every minute detail of these fascinating insects against a backdrop brimming with life. It serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic appreciation for Earth's smallest inhabitants.