Lamiales Collection (#6)

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

Fraxinus excelsior, ash tree

Iris cf. germanica, bearded iris
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Perilla frutescens, beef steak plant
Plate from Thesaurus Zeylanicus (1737) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Digitalis purpurea, foxglove
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Folio 57 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards
Folio 57 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Klugia notoniana, balsamina
Plate 13 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Purple thunbergia, purple thunbergia
Plate 26 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rana maxima, bull frog
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Scrophulariaceae
Plate 111 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Collinsonia canadensis, horse weed
A hand written description of horse weed from Flora Nov Eboracensis, part of the the Banks Collection. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ceanothus sp. Californian lilac
Drawing 49/1 made in 1904 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Digitalis mariana, foxglove
From the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Limonium recurvum, sea lavendar
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mimulus cardinalis, crimson monkeyflower
Drawing 115 made in 1903 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa sp. Scotch lilac
Folio 75 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Jasminum polyanthum, jasmine
Folio 68 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa persica, Persian lilac
Folio 53 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Leonotis leonurus, Lions tail
A specimen of Lions tail (Leonotis leonurus) from George Cliffords herbarium

Calceolaria fothergillii, William Aiton, 1789
Calceolaria fothergillii taken from Hortus Kewensis or A Catalogue of the Plants Cultivated in the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew by William Aiton gardner of his majesty

Archilocus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Plate 47 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Himalayan species of Jasmin
A type specimen is the material used to make the first scientific description of a species. From the botanical collection at the Natural Histroy Museum, London

Clinopodium vulgare, wild basil
Pen and ink illustration by Jane Colden, 1740-50 s. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Iris maxima, iris
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Olivier, olive tree
Plate 30 from Le Regne Vegetal Plantes agricoles Vol 30

Lantana mista
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Oreoscoptes montanus, sage thrasher, Ixarius naevius, varied
Plate 369 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Phlox stolonifera, creeping phlox
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Casuarius casuarius, southern cassowary
A mounted specimen of the southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) on display in the Natural History Museum at Tring. Photographed by Harry Taylor

Arctic Forget-Me-Nots (Eritrichium nanum aretioides) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Paulownia Plantation in Spring Flower, near Takaka, Golden Bay, Nelson Region, South Island, New Zealand

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.