Eudicotinae Collection (#3)

Delphinium formosum, hardy larkspur
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Clematis integrifolia, solitary clematis
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 10 July 1909

Ranunculus sp. buttercup
Illustration from Full Directions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Epimedium roseum, barrenwort
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 9 May 1909. Plate 101

Aconitum variegatum, monkshood
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 30 July 1906

Aquilegia chrysantha, golden columbine
Ink and wash drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Figure for Types of floral mechanism

Nelumbo nucifera, sacred lotus
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 286)

Dendroica caerulescens, black-throated blue warbler
Plate 155 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Papaver nudicaule L, arctic poppy
Papaver nudicaule L. var. rubro-aurantiacum Fisch. Ex DC. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium, collected in Russia, 1948

Papaver rhoeas L, corn poppy. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Seed from Poland, plant collected in 1952

Papaver rhoeas L, common poppy. Collected on the 31 August 1983. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium

Papaver rhoeas, shirley poppy, double mixed. Cultivated at Threshelfords, Kelvedon, Essex. Collected on the 23 July 1981. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium

Credneria triacuminata
A fossil leaf of Credneria triacuminata. Large leaves are indicative of humid tropical climates. This specimen is approximately 17cms wide, it was found in Heidelberg

Spizella arborea, American tree sparrow
Plate 188 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Papaver rhoeas, field poppy
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Papaver orientale, oriental poppy
Watercolour by William King, c. 1750s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Credneria denticulata
Cretaceous fossil leaf from Czech Republic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Papaver alpinum, dwarf poppy
Folio 58 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ranunculus asiaticus, Persian buttercup
Folio 51 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Knightia excelsa, rewarewa
Engraving after original drawing by Ferdinand Bauer from Transactions of the Linnean Society Vol. 10, Tab 2. P.194

Protea burchellii, Burchells protea
Plate 86 from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

A species of Banksia
Drawing 430 from the Watling Collection by Thomas Watling, 1792-1797. Illustration entitled a Banksia

Banksia sp
Drawing 417 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Honey Tree of New South Wales, native name Wattang-ree

Anemone hepatica, liverleaf
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ranunculus lingua, greater spearwort
A photograph of the detail from one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Ranunculus lingua, greater spearwort

Anemone nemorosa, wood anemone
Wood anemones form an attractive springtime carpet in the woodland area of the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, April 2004

Aleurites moluccana, candlenut tree
Copper plate of Aleurites moluccana, candlenut tree from the original drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Banksia dentata and herbarium specimens
Held in Sir Joseph Banks original cabinets installed in the present day herbarium of the Botany Department at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Carys Wolinsky

Ranunculus asiaticus (flower) Aesculus pavia (fruit) Viburnu
Sketch 254 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus and Triodopsis albolabri, snai
Drawing 34 (Ewan 59) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Pen, ink and watercolour

Papaver bracteatum, Oriental poppy
Watercolour painting by John Lindley 1799-1865. Lindley was Professor of Botany at UCL (University College London) and the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) library is named after him

Papaver bracteatum, Oriental poppy (detail)
Watercolour painting by John Lindley 1799-1865. Lindley was Professor of Botany at UCL (University College London) and the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) library is named after him

Papaveraceae: poppies
Plate 2 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Berberis buxifolia, box-leaved barberry
Drawing 7/3 made in 1908 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 97

Leontice thalictroides, beechdrops
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Anemone acutipetala, anemone or alpine
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Clematis forsteri, clematis
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Haemodorum coccineum, scarlet bloodroot
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Hakea teretifolia, dagger hakea
Finished watercolour by unknown artist from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Banksia ericifolia, heath banksia
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Grevillea pteridifolia, fern-leaf grevillea
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Rosa centifolia anemonoides, hundred-petalled anemone rose
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redout? (1759-1840) from Les Roses Vol. 1, 1817. Illustration entitled La Centfeuilles Anemone

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

Anemone coronaria, anemone or windflower
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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"Eudicotinae: A Diverse Array of Nature's Masterpieces" Nature never ceases to amaze us with its stunning creations, and the Eudicotinae family is no exception. From the enchanting Banksia integrifolia, also known as coastal banksia, to the vibrant Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit, ' each member of this botanical clan possesses a unique charm. The Telopea speciosissima, commonly called waratah, proudly displays its fiery red blooms that symbolize strength and resilience. Meanwhile, the majestic Protea cynaroides or king protea reigns supreme with its regal appearance and impressive size. Intriguingly named Banksia coccinea or scarlet banksia captivates onlookers with its striking crimson hues while Protea nitida aptly earns the moniker "wagon tree" due to its wagon wheel-like flowers that evoke images of bygone eras. Amongst these remarkable species stands Banksia serrata or old man banksia - an ancient beauty whose gnarled bark tells tales of time gone by. Equally captivating is Banksia speciosa or showy banksia which boasts magnificent flower spikes resembling fireworks frozen in mid-air. Delving into more delicate flora within Eudicotinae reveals Fumaria officinalis or fumitory; a dainty plant adorned with clusters of pinkish-purple blossoms that seem almost ethereal. The Papaver somniferum, better known as opium poppy, enchants not only with its vibrant petals but also holds historical significance for medicinal purposes throughout centuries. Lambertia formosa takes on two intriguing personas - honey flower and mountain devil - showcasing nature's ability to transform itself from sweet nectar-bearing blooms to spiky structures reminiscent of mythical creatures guarding their territory. Eudicotinae encompasses a wide range of plants; each with its own story to tell and a beauty that captivates the senses.