Gas Plant Collection

A Bruncor acetylene gas plant
5307919 A Bruncor acetylene gas plant.; (add.info.: Detail of a Bruncor acetylene gas plant for supplying light in large country houses or remote location where town gas was not available)

Group of flowering Dittany (Dictamnus albus) in downy oawk forest habitat, Kaiserstuhl, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany

Dittany, Dictamnus albus, Dictame blanc
5324539 Dittany, Dictamnus albus, Dictame blanc by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Dittany, Dictamnus albus, Dictame blanc)

Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis
3359437 Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Dictamnus albus, which has several geographical variants. It is also known as burning bush
Illustration of a Dictamnus albus, known as burning bush, dittany, gas plant, and fraxinella

Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Fraxinella; emits a vapour cloud on hot days which can be ignited, also called burning bush; II Epipactis angustifolius; III Asphodelus Liliaceus; I Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Dictamnus fraxinella, gas plant
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dictamnus albus (fraxinella), gas plant
Folio 74 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Burning Bush - in grassland - Romania
ROG-14009 Burning Bush - in grassland Romania. Dictamnus albus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A gas processing plant at Barrow in Furness that takes gas from the Morecambe Bay gas field
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A gasometer in Leeds, UK
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Flaring off gas at a gas processing plant at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A gas processing plant at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK, that processes gas from the Morecambe Bay gas field
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Gas Plants: From Medicinal Marvels to Floral Delights" Step into the fascinating realm of gas plants, where a group of flowering Dittany (Dictamnus albus) thrives in the enchanting downy oak forest habitat of Kaiserstuhl. These delicate blooms, also known as Dictame blanc, captivate with their ethereal beauty and aromatic allure. Intriguingly, gas plants such as the White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily from Hortus Eystettensis have been celebrated for centuries for their medicinal properties. Basil Besler's exquisite illustrations transport us back in time to appreciate the intricate details of these precious botanical treasures. Among them is Dictamnus albus, aptly nicknamed "burning bush, " which boasts various geographical variants. Its fiery appearance adds a touch of mystique to any landscape it graces. An antique photograph from 1898 showcases Lawrence, Kansas' own Gas Plant, reminding us of its historical significance. Delving deeper into the world of gas plants reveals their role in herbal medicine. Their inclusion in medicinal practices highlights their therapeutic potential and connection to ancient healing traditions. The False Dittany or Burning-bush (Dictamnus albus) stands out with its captivating illustration that captures its unique essence. Meanwhile, Dictamnus fraxinella proudly displays its title as a true gas plant species. Venturing beyond illustrations and photographs brings us to Romania's grasslands adorned with vibrant Burning Bushes—a testament to nature's resilience and ability to thrive even amidst challenging environments. Finally, we encounter one of the largest gas processing plants at Rampside near Barrow in Furness, UK—an industrial marvel that processes natural gas extracted from Morecambe Bay's vast reserves. This colossal facility symbolizes humanity's reliance on this valuable resource for energy production and sustenance.