Amygdaleae Collection (#3)

Prunus sp. almond tree

Various fruits
Plate 1055 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Malacosoma castrense, plum lackey moth
An illustration of a plum lackey moth with a common bullace plum tree (Prunus insititia) by John Abbot

Sterculia and Eriobotrya japonica, Chinese almond and loqua
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952. Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. peach (Neals Early Purple Peach)
Plate 23 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. peach (Bourdine Peach)
Plate 16 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Amygdalus sp. almond
Plate 64 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

(1) lamberts nut (2, 6) chestnut (3) hazelnut (4, 4a) almond
Plate 50 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum. Entitled Fruits en chaton ou a enveloppe ligneuse

Prunus sp. plum (The Nectarine Plum)
Plate 39 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. plum (Catherine Plum)
Plate 24 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. cherry (The May Duke Cherry)
Plate 28 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. plum (Coes Golden Drop Plum)
Plate 14 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. plum (The Green Gage Plum)
Plate 38 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. cherry (Bigarreau Cherry)
Plate 46 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus persica, nectarine
Plate 31 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas 1870. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Illustration entitled Fruits a noyau

Prunus sp. cherry (Black Circassian Cherry)
Plate 31 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. apricot (The Moor Park Apricot)
Plate 9 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. plum (La Royale Plum)
Plate 47 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus persica, peach (La Noblesse Peach)
Plate 2 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus communis, almond
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Diospyros lotus, date plum
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Lavatera phoenicea
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

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"Amygdaleae: A Fascinating World of Insects and Fruits" Step into the enchanting realm of Surinam, where the Amygdaleae insects thrive amidst a diverse array of Prunus species. From the succulent Prunus sp. Peaches like Grimwoods Royal George or Grosse Mignon to the tangy sour cherries found on Prunus cerasus trees, these tiny creatures have an abundance of delectable options. As they flutter through nature's pantry, they encounter Psittacula cyanocephala, the vibrant plum-headed parakeet, feasting on juicy Prunus persica peaches. The air is filled with sweet fragrances as bees buzz around Flowering Blackthorn or Sloe -Prunus spinosa-, pollinating its delicate blossoms. But it doesn't stop there; it also revel in the lusciousness of various plum varieties from Prunus sp. , including breast of Venus peach and royal peach. Their journey takes them to orchards bursting with both peaches and plums, offering a feast for their discerning palates. Venturing beyond Surinam's borders, these insects discover Organic Wild cherry trees in Allgaeu, Bavaria—prized for their sweetness—and even bird cherry (Prunus padus L. XXV 95) adds a touch of diversity to their diet. Amidst this cornucopia lies a majestic sight—the grandeur of large common whiteheart cherries from Prunus sp. —a true delight for any connoisseur. In this harmonious ecosystem where fruits abound and insects flourish, Amygdaleae play an essential role as pollinators while indulging in nature's bountiful offerings.