Lauraceae Collection

Old laurel trees at Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal, Europe. Unesco site

Engraving depicting part of a true cinnamon tree, a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae
5309458 Engraving depicting part of a true cinnamon tree, a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka; (add.info.: Engraving depicting part of a true cinnamon tree)

A sample of Bay Laurel
5307941 A sample of Bay Laurel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sample of Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous leaves

Cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum)
Illustration of a Cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum)

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum, Cinnamomum verum)
Illustration of a Cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum, Cinnamomum verum)

Cinnamomum verum, Cinnamon stalk with flowers and buds

Laurel rain forest in the Anaga Mountains, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Japanese Spicebush (Lindera obtusiloba) close-up of flowers, growing in garden, Herefordshire, England, March

Rosmarinus officinalis, thymus, origanum majorana, satureja, lauraceae, fresh Rosemary, Thyme, Marjoram, Savory and Bay leaves

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Lauraceae by Giovanni Antonio Bottione, watercolor, 1770-1781
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXII, Plate 62 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), Lauraceae. Evergreen shrub for hedges spontaneous in Italy

Fossil leaf C016 / 5961
Fossil Sassafras obtusum leaf. Cretaceous fossil leaf from the Dakota Group, Kansas, USA. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Laurier camphrier, camphor
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Persea gratissima, avocado
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Melastoma malabathrica, black-strawberry tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Vireo gilvus, warbling vireo
Plate 118 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

Empidonax virescens, acadian flycatcher
Plate 144 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

Sassafras obtusum
Cretaceous fossil leaf from Dakota Group, Kansas, U.S.A. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cinnamomun verum, cinnamon
Plate 60 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis) leaves, with birdbox in garden, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis) close-up of frost damaged leaf, in garden, Suffolk, England, march

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"Lauraceae: A Journey Through Nature's Delights" Step into the enchanting world of Lauraceae, where ancient laurel trees stand tall in the mystical Fanal forest of Madeira island, Portugal. This UNESCO site transports you to a realm untouched by time, where these old laurels whisper tales of centuries past. Intriguingly captured in a delicate watercolor by Delahaye in 1789, the Red Bay Tree and True Cinnamon showcase the exquisite beauty found within this botanical family. The vibrant hues and intricate details bring forth a sense of awe and admiration for nature's artistry. Venturing further into this captivating realm, we discover another gem - the Laurel rainforest nestled amidst Tenerife's Anaga Mountains in Spain. Here, lush greenery blankets every corner as if guarding its secrets with utmost devotion, and is a sanctuary that teems with life and offers solace to those seeking tranquility. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves immersed in an English garden adorned with Japanese Spicebush. Its delicate flowers bloom gracefully against the backdrop of Herefordshire's landscape, reminding us of nature's ability to thrive even in unexpected places. And let us not forget about the aromatic wonders that Lauraceae gifts us – Rosemary, Thyme, Marjoram, Savory and Bay leaves. These fragrant herbs have long been cherished for their culinary delights and medicinal properties; they are truly nature’s pantry at our fingertips. Lauraceae invites us on a journey through time and space – from Portugal to England; from Madeira Island to Tenerife; from watercolors painted centuries ago to gardens blooming today. It reminds us that within this vast family lies an abundance of beauty waiting to be discovered and appreciated by all who venture into its embrace.