Jussieu Collection (#5)

Eastern quoll and water opossum
Eastern quoll, Dasyurus viverrinus 1, water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus 2. Dasyurus Maugei, Dasiuro di Mauge, Chironette yapock

Yellow alder, Turnera ulmifolia
Ramgoat dashalong or yellow alder, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera a foglie d Olmo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Spananthe paniculata Hydrocotyle spananthe, Idrocotile spanante. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

False nettle, Boehmeria caudata, Boemeria codata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Hedyosmum bonplandianum Hediosmon bonplandianum, Ediosmo del Bonpland. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolena di molti fiori. Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Tolumnia guttata orchid. Epidendrum guttatum, Cymbidium guttatum, Epidendro macchiato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Valerian, Valeriana dioica, Valeriane dioique. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Greater argonaut and winged argonaut octopus
Greater argonaut octopus, Argonauta argo 1, and winged argonaut, Argonauta hians 2. Polpo navigatore degli Antichi, Polpo di Cranch

Blue field madder, Sherardia arvensis, Sherarde des champs. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Muttonwood, Turpinia occidentalis. Turpinia paniculata, Turpinia pannocchiuta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Melon cactus, Melocactus caroli-linnaei. Cactus melocactus, Catto poponiforme. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Witch elder, Fothergilla gardenii. Fothergilla alnifolia, Fotergilla a foglie d ontano. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Neptune grass, Posidonia oceanica
Neptune grass or Mediterranean tapeweed, Posidonia oceanica. Caulinia oceanica, Zostera oceanica, Cauline de l ocean. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Erythroxylum laurifolium, tropical plant. Erythroxylon a feulles de laurier. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Gumbo-limbo, Bursera simaruba
Gumbo-limbo, copperwood, chaca, and turpentine tree, Bursera simaruba, Bursera gummifera, Bursera gommifera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Teaberry, Gaultheria domingensis. (Epigia cordifolia, Gualthiera sphagnicola, Epigea di foglie cuoriformi). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Common cotton bush, Berzelia lanuginosa, Brunia lanuginosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Antifever fontinalis moss, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontanale incombustibule. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Quill moss or false fern moss, Cyathophorum bulbosum, native to Australia. Leskea pennata, Hookeria pennata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Skeletons of extinct dinosaurs Ichthyosaurus communis 1 and Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus 2. Ittiosauro comune, Plesiosauro dolicodeiro

Chinese primrose, Primulidium sinense (Primula sinensis, Primavera della China). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Papaya, papaw or pawpaw tree and fruit, Carica papaya, Carica papaja. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Hallers apple moss, Bartramia halleriana. Bartramia dell Haller. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Drooping sheoak, Allocasuarina verticillata, a nitrogen-fixing tree native to Australia. Casuarina quadrivalvis, Casuarina a quatre valves

Curly mesquite, Hilaria cenchroides, Ilaria cencroide. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Pipewort, Paepalanthus dendroides, Eriocaulon dendroides. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Junsai, Brasenia schreberi (Hydropeltis purpurea, Idropeltide porporina). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Selaginella jungermannioides fern. Lycopodium jungermannioides, Lycopodio a foglie di jungermannia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Globe daisy, Globularia salicina. Globulaire a longues feuilles, Globularia longifolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Clubhook squid, European squid and cuttlefish
Common clubhook squid, Onychoteuthis banksii 1, European squid, Loligo vulgaris 2, and cuttlefish, Sepia species. Totano di Banks, Totano comune, Totano seppia

Agelaea pentagyna. Connarus pentagynus, Connaire a cinq styles. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Fossils of extinct scallops. Spondylus spinosus 1, etc. Plagiostoma spinosa, Pachite punteggiato, Diancora marginata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Red root, Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, native to South Africa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Fossils of extinct lamp shells. Kirkidium knightii 1, Araxilevis intermedius 2, Uncites grifoides 3. Pentamerus knightii, Productus martini, Uncite grifoide

Twin flowered agave, Agave geminiflora. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

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

False fiddleleaf, Hydrolea spinosa. Idrolea spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Trochetia triflora, Trochezia di tre fiori. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Nutrush, Scleria mitis. Scleria non spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Extinct shells: Hamites cylindricus 1, horn coral, Amplexus coralloides 2, and Scaphites aequalis 3. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Porcelain crab, shrimp and extinct crustacean
Porcelain crab, Porcellana species 1, shrimp, Megalopa mutica 2, and fossil of extinct crustacean, Eryon cuvieri 3. Porcellana larga-chela, Megalopa mutica, Erio di Cuvier

Narwal shrimp, leptostracan and mysid shrimp
Narwal shrimp, Plesionika narval 1-4, leptostracan, Nebalia herbstii 5, and mysid shrimp, Mysis oculata 6. Palemon pristis Palemone seghettato, Rostro del Palemo, Rostri del Palemone variabile

Squat lobster, Galathea strigosa 1, and Aegla laevis 2. Galatea striata or scagliosa, Eglea unita o liscia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Crown crab and Indian egera crab
Crown crab, Hymenosoma orbiculare 1, and Indian egera crab, Phalangipus indicus 2. Imenosomo orbicolare, Egeria dell India

Monimia rotundifolia, Monimia di foglie rotonde. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Tiger crab and frog crab
Tiger crab, Orithyia sinica 1, and frog crab, Notopus dorsipes 2. Oritia mammillare, Ranina dorsipede. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

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"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Jussieu: From Ghost Plants to Exotic Creatures" Jussieu, a realm of mystery and fascination, unveils an extraordinary array of wonders. Step into this enchanting world where nature's secrets come alive. Amongst the shadows, the Ghost Plant or Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) emerges as a spectral beauty. Its pale white petals whisper tales of ethereal realms and otherworldly connections. Venture further and encounter the delicate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), its dainty blossoms exuding a sweet fragrance that lingers in the air like whispers from forgotten fairytales. In this botanical haven, we stumble upon American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), revered for its medicinal properties and cherished by ancient cultures for centuries. The majestic Lime Tree or Linden Tree (Tilia alba) stands tall with grace, providing shelter to countless creatures while offering respite under its soothing shade. As we explore Jussieu's shores, we discover clusters of Goose Barnacles clinging tenaciously to rocks—a testament to their resilience amidst crashing waves and turbulent tides. Marvel at the German Empress Cactus (Disocactus phyllanthoides), adorned with vibrant blooms that defy arid landscapes—nature's reminder that beauty can thrive even in adversity. Delve deeper into Jussieu's depths to unearth treasures like Black Truffles (Tuber melanosporum), hidden gems coveted by gourmands worldwide for their earthy aroma and exquisite taste. Witness Jacky Lashtail (Amphibolurus muricatus) basking lazily under the sun—an Australian lizard whose spiky tail adds intrigue to its already captivating presence. Behold the Amboina Sailfin Lizard (Hydrosaurus amboinensis) gracefully gliding through waterways—a true embodiment of elegance and adaptability.