Apiales Collection

Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) flowers. England, UK, May

Panax pseudoginseng, tienchi ginseng
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Vegetable roots
Plate 4 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Racines alimentaires

Daucus carota, carrot
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Regulus regulus, goldcrest nest and eggs
Plate 66 from James Boltons third edition of Harmonia Ruralis: or an essay towards a natural history of British Song Birds, Vol.2, (1845)

Spignel (Meum athamanticum) (colour litho)
2639111 Spignel (Meum athamanticum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora" (Atlas der Alpenflora)

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatia) Picco blue flowers in garden border. England, UK

Colorful compound leaf patterns of Devil's Walking Stick or Hercules Club (Aralia spinosa) - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia) close up of flowers and leaves, Punta del Teno, Parque Rural de Teno, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Giant fennel (Ferula communis) flowering umbels. Cyprus. April

Sea Holly (Eryngium maritimum) growing in coastal dunes England, UK. August

Ivy (Hedera helix) covered tree trunks in Knight Wood, Hampshire, UK, October

Giant cushion plant (Azorella compacta). Bolivia

Hedge parsley (Torilis japonica) close up pattern of dead seed heads. Silhouette on white background

Blue-eyed bicolour ragdoll-cross kitten, Fergus, among frosty everlasting daisies and cow parsley deadheads

Hedge Parsley seed head (Torilis japonica) silhouetted at sunset, Norfolk, UK, November

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

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Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Ivy (Hedera helix) berry clusters ripening in winter after recent snow, Wiltshire hedgerow, UK. January

Female Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Finland. July

Close up of section of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar feet gripping stem of Wild carrot (Daucus carota). The Netherlands. August

Four Hereford bullocks looking over a fence with Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) Worcestershire, England, May

Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) in a misty Crendle Woods at dawn, Milborne Port, Somerset, England, UK. May 2020

Alpine Lovage (Meum mutellina, Ligusticum mutellina) (colour litho)
2639112 Alpine Lovage (Meum mutellina, Ligusticum mutellina) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crowfoot- Leaved Hares Ear (Bupleurum ranunculoides) (colour litho)
2639109 Crowfoot- Leaved Hares Ear (Bupleurum ranunculoides) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lesser Masterwort (Astrantia minor) (colour litho)
2639106 Lesser Masterwort (Astrantia minor) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hallers Sermountain (Laserpitium hirsutum, Laserpitium halleri
2639114 Hallers Sermountain (Laserpitium hirsutum, Laserpitium halleri, Laserpitium panax) (colour litho) by German School

Hacquetia (Hacquetia Epipactis) (colour litho)
2639105 Hacquetia (Hacquetia Epipactis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Small Alpine Lovage (Pachypleurum mutellinoides, Pachypleurum simplex Pachypleurum
2639113 Small Alpine Lovage (Pachypleurum mutellinoides, Pachypleurum simplex Pachypleurum alpinum, Pachypleurum simplex, Neogaya simplex, Gaya simplex)

Alpine Sea Holly (Eryngium alpinum) (colour litho)
2639107 Alpine Sea Holly (Eryngium alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Candy Carrot (Athamanta Cretensis) (colour litho)
2639110 Candy Carrot (Athamanta Cretensis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rock Hares Ear (Bupleurum petraeum, Bupleurum graminifolium) (colour litho)
2639108 Rock Hares Ear (Bupleurum petraeum, Bupleurum graminifolium) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thorowax (Bupleurum rotundifolium) umbel with green bracts, backlit in studio

Masterwort (Astrantia sp) with pink bracts and tiny florets. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. Controlled conditions

Sand-loving / Square-headed wasp (Tachysphex costae) feeding on Sea holly flowers (Eryngium maritimum) on a beach, Sardinia, Italy, June

Umbellifer (Scaligeria napiformis / Bunium napiforme) flowering, close-up. Cyprus. April

View towards The Rumps at sunset, with Umbellifers (Apiaceae) Pentire Head at sunset, Polzeath, Cornwall, UK. June 2015

Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) flower head against white background. Scotland, UK, August

Astrantia (Astrantia major), Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Foeniculum vulgare, flowering Fennel plant

Daucus carota, carrot
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Falco vespertinus, red-footed falcon
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Garlic, coriander, ginger

Levisticum officinale, bunch of leaves

Fossil leaf C016 / 5960
Fossil Aralia kowalewskiana leaf. Cretaceous fossil leaf from Czech Republic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

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Apiales, a fascinating order of flowering plants that encompasses various species and offers a diverse range of hints. From the Panax pseudoginseng and tienchi ginseng with their medicinal properties to the humble vegetable roots like Daucus carota, also known as carrots, this group showcases nature's abundance. Intriguingly, within this order exists an enchanting relationship between animals and plants. Imagine a harvest mouse delicately cleaning its nose on the vibrant petals of Common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). It's a whimsical sight that highlights the interconnectedness of life. Delving deeper into Apiales' wonders, we discover Regulus regulus, the goldcrest nest adorned with delicate eggs. This tiny bird finds solace amidst Spignel (Meum athamanticum), whose color litho adds beauty to its surroundings. Nature enthusiasts are further captivated by encounters with Erythacus rubecula, commonly known as European robin. Its presence brings joy to any garden it graces. Meanwhile, Tyto alba or barn owl silently glides through night skies in search of prey. The allure continues with Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) intertwining gracefully alongside Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes. Their unique shapes create captivating patterns against any backdrop. Moving towards Mediterranean landscapes reveals breathtaking sights like Mediterranean sea holly (Eryngium bourgatia) Picco blue flowers adorning garden borders. These azure blooms add an exquisite touch to any scenery they grace. Venturing even further brings us face-to-face with Canary samphire (Astydamia latifolia), showcasing stunning close-ups of its intricate flowers and leaves at Punta del Teno. The sheer resilience displayed by these coastal plants is awe-inspiring.