Argentea Collection

Decorative botanical print with aromatic ginger, passionflower, frangipani and protea
5855569 Decorative botanical print with aromatic ginger, passionflower, frangipani and protea; (add.info.: Five ornamental shrubs including aromatic ginger (Kaempferia galanga)

Cotton tree, Populus argentea
5855046 Cotton tree, Populus argentea; (add.info.: Leaf and branch of the cotton tree, Populus argentea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Plumed cockscomb or silver cocks comb, Celosia argentea (Cock s-comb, Celosia cristata). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Sanguinaria or nevadilla, Paronychia argentea. Illecebrum paronychia, Illecebro paronichia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Whorl-leaf watermilfoil, Myriophyllum verticillatum
Whorl-leaf watermilfoil or whorled water-milfoil, Myriophyllum verticillatum. Miriofillo verticillato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Saxon, shears, marsh dagger, brown-spot pinion, white-line
Saxon moth, Hyppa rectilinea 1, shears moth, Hada plebeja 2, 3, marsh dagger, Acronicta strigosa 4, brown-spot pinion, Agrochola litura 5, white-line dart, Euxoa nigrofusca 6, Opigena polygona 7

Spotted clover, Guernsey underwing, straw underwing, etc
Spotted clover, Schinia scutosa 1, 2, Epilecta linogrisea 3, Guernsey underwing, Polyphaenis sericata 4, and straw underwing, Thalpophila matura 5, 6

Marsh beetle, jewel beetle, rose chafer, etc
Marsh beetle, Elodes 1, Harpalus beetle 2, jewel beetle, Buprestis 3, flea beetle, Altica famelica 4, and rose chafer, Cetonia species 5

Hoary cinquefoil, Potentilla argentea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Plumed cockscomb, Celosia argentea, and clover, Trifolium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Coccothrinax argentea palm tree (Thrinax graminifolia). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884

Lookdown 1, 3 and Atlantic spadefish 2
Lookdown, Selene vomer (with damaged dorsal fin 1), 3, and Atlantic spadefish, Chaetodipterus faber 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

A Large Group Of Pacific Barracuda (Sphryaena Argentea) In The Pacific Ocean; Galapagos, Equador

Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Cleophanidae -- Cucullidae etc
Illustration, Orthosiidae -- Cleophanidae -- Cucullidae -- Heliothidae -- Anartidae -- Acontiidae -- Scoliopteryx Libatrix, Calophasia Lunula, Cucullia Verbasci, Cucullia Umbratica

Silver sea-pen, Pennatula argentea.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Silver-leaved vetch, Vicia argentea.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1829

Croatia - Split - Porto Argentea
The Porto Argentea. A carving of a winged Venetian lion sits above this fine gate in Split, Croatia. This was the eastern gate (the Silver Gate or Porta argentea) to the Palace of Diocletian

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"Argentea: A World of Silver Wonders" Plumed cockscomb or silver cockscomb (Celosia argentea): Delicate and vibrant, these feathery blooms add a touch of elegance to any garden. Sanguinaria or nevadilla (Paronychia argentea): With its silvery foliage and dainty flowers, this plant brings a touch of whimsy to rock gardens. Whorl-leaf watermilfoil (Myriophyllum verticillatum): Graceful and aquatic, this underwater beauty adds texture and movement to ponds and lakes. Saxon shears, marsh dagger, brown-spot pinion - meet the stunning array of moths that go by names like white-line or spotted clover. Their intricate patterns will leave you in awe. Marsh beetle, jewel beetle, rose chafer - the world of beetles is as diverse as it is fascinating. From shimmering metallic hues to intricate body structures they can truly nature's gems. Hoary cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea): This perennial herb boasts silver leaves that glisten in the sunlight while delicate yellow flowers bring cheer to any landscape. Coccothrinax argentea palm tree: Standing tall with its slender trunk adorned with fan-shaped leaves, this majestic palm adds an exotic touch wherever it grows. Lookdown 1 & 3 and Atlantic spadefish 2: Dive into the depths of the ocean where these mesmerizing fish swim gracefully through turquoise waters – their silver bodies reflecting light like liquid mercury. Illustration time. Discover a world filled with Orthosiidae butterflies fluttering delicately among Cleophanidae flowers while Cucullidae birds soar above – an enchanting scene brought to life on paper. Silver sea-pen (Pennatula argentea).