Lamiales Collection (#5)

Ocimum basilicum, leaves, green and purple

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) C016 / 5926
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Himalayan species of Jasmin C016 / 5713
Himalayan species of Jasmin. This is the type specimen, the the material used to make the first scientific description of a species

Iris maxima, artwork C016 / 5559
Iris maxima. Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Plantago hirsuta
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Teucrium abutiloides
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gazania splendens, gazania and Callicarpa purpurea, purple b
Plate 29 from The Illustrated Bouquet (1857-64) by Edward Geroge Henderson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Fraxinus excelsior, ash

Labiatae
Plate 112 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Dandelion growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, May 2003

Denrobium crumenatum, orchid
Watercolour on vellum by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plantago alpina, plantain
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Pinguicula antarctica, butterwort
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pinguicula alpina

Salvia barrelieri, meadow clary
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Allium ampeloprasum, broadleaf wild leek
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhabdothamnus solandri, matata
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

Lavandula abrotanoides, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mentha arvensis, peppermint
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Deplanchea tetraphylla, golden bouquet tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Ipomoea diversifolia, morning-glory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Annotated in manuscript Pharbitis diversifolia

Olea europaea, acebuche
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Gmelina macrophylla
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

Olea europaea, olive
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Parsonsia heterophylla, jasmine
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

Wisteria sp

Chicorium intybus, chicory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Brazoria truncata
Illustration by Asa Gray (1810 - 1888)

Hebe parviflora, koromiko
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Veronica floribunda

Digitalis lanata, foxglove
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Campanula medium, Canterbury bells
Plate 63 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Also shows Macrophylla, Barbata, Punctata, Alpina and Sarmatica

Premna serratifolia L. aloalo
Collected by Robert Brown on Goods Island, Torres Strait, Northern Australia, 2nd November 1802. During the voyage of HMS Investigator, Captained by Matthew Flinders

Lavandula santolinaefolia, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Campanula sp. bellflower
An illustration of Campanula, artist unknown. Original artwork from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosmarinus rigidus, rosemary
Illustration from Icones ad Floram Europae (1867) by Alexis Jordan. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Petunia hybrida, petunia
Close-up of a cultivated petunia flower

Harpagophytum procumbens, grapple plant
African grapple plant seed. For seed dispersal, the seeds have grappling hooks which hook onto animals and get transported elsewhere untill they eventually fall off

Digitalis viridiflora, foxglove
Engraving by Ferdinand Bauer based on his own watercolour now in the Royal Horticultural Society, published in Digitalium monographia (1821) by John Lindley

Syringa pubescens turez. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium

Syringa vulgaris, lilac. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium

Digitalis purpurea, common foxglove. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Presented by Colonel R Meinertzhagen, 1950

Sialia sialis, eastern bluebird

Fraxinus excelsior, weeping ash pollen
Scanning electron microscope picture (x 1500) of ash pollen grains from above, with three furrowed apertures (trizonocolporate)

Verbascam ferrugineum & Tropidacris collaris
Rusty mullein, with South American grasshopper. Drawing by Georg Dionysius Ehret, 1747. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, page 187

Proboscides louisianica (Miller), unicorn plant
Drawing by J.S. Miller [pl. 286]. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, page 145

Campsis radicans L. seemann
Drawing by Richard Lancake [pl. 65]. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, plate 7

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"Lamiales: A Diverse World of Flora and Fauna" Discover the enchanting world of Lamiales, a diverse order of flowering plants that includes an array of captivating species. From the vibrant yellow blooms of Phlomis fruticosa, also known as Jerusalem Sage, to the aromatic leaves of Ocimum sanctum, or holy basil, Lamiales never fails to mesmerize. In the depths of forests, you may spot the agile Picoides pubescens, a downy woodpecker tapping away on tree trunks. Meanwhile, groves adorned with Olea sp. , olive trees sway gracefully in gentle breezes. Delve into artistic beauty with Rhynchoglossum obliquum's masterpiece artwork C016 / 5646 – its intricate patterns and colors will leave you in awe. And let us not forget Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common Sage plant; its soothing aroma has been cherished for centuries. Travel to Styria in Austria and be greeted by Garland flower or Rose Daphne (Daphne cneorum), spreading delicate petals across Europe's landscapes. In winter months when everything seems dormant, Jasminum nudiflorum bursts forth with golden blossoms – a true testament to nature's resilience. For those seeking tranquility and relaxation, Melissa officinalis offers lemon balm leaves that release a calming scent when gently rubbed between your fingers. Sesamum indicum stands tall as sesame plants thrive under sunny skies. Venture higher up into alpine meadows where Orange lilies (Lilium bulbiferum) paint breathtaking vistas with their fiery hues amidst species-rich surroundings. And don't miss out on Linaria vulgaris' allure; its orange nectar guides on lower lips and long spur beckon pollinators from afar. Lamiales is more than just an order; it embodies nature's creativity at its finest.