Malvidae Collection (page 3)

Metrosideros fulgens, scarlet rata
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Pistacia vera, pistachio tree
Illustration from Pomona Italiana Vol 2 (1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Swietenia chloroxylon, mahogany
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Mahagony foliage

Brassica alba, white mustard
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Corchorus hirtus, jute
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm
Coconut and coco palm illustrations from Koehlers Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen, 1887-1888, held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Rhus artrum
Illustration by George Forster of Rhus artrum

Acer sacharenum, rock maple tree
Illustration of rock maple tree leaves from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eucalyptus globulus, Tasmanian bluegum
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. This illustration is entitled Eucalyptus Globulus Labillardicre

Ruige ahornboom, acer
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Abelmoschus esculentus, ladys fingers
Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Swietenia sp. mahogony tree
Plate 81 from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas, Vol 2, 1743 by Mark Catesby

Pavonia papilionacea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Hibiscus papilionaceus

Bixa orellana, lipstick tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Metrosideros collina, metrosideros springfire
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Metrosideros spectabilis

Leptospermum ericoides, kanuka honey
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

Leptospermum scoparium, tea tree
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

Lagetta lintearia, lace-bark tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Citrus limonum, lemon
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cocoa
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Senecio candidans, sea cabbage
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cacalia lanuginosa

Adansonia, baobab tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Pistacia lentiscus, evergreen pistache

Acer campestre, field maple
Illustration of field maple leaves from the Plate Collection of the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cola acuminata, cola nut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus syriacus, rose of Sharon
Plate 160 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber
Eudaphniphyllum leaf in preserved Baltic amber, dating from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Fuchsias sp. Princess of Wales
Plate 16 from The Illustrated Bouquet (1857-64) by Edward Geroge Henderson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Fuchsia gracilis, hardy fuchsia
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cistus ladaniferus, gum rockrose
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus africanus, bladder katmia

Eucalyptus lehmanni, bushy yate
Plate 55 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Citrus limon, lemon
Tab 70 from Histoire Naturelle des Orangers (1818-1820) by Antoine Risso (1777-1845). Illustration entitled Limonier Sauvage

Gyrostemon ramulosus, sandhill corkbark
Plate 123 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Theobroma cacao, cacao tree
A specimen from the collection of Sir Hans Sloane. The seeds of this plant - cocoa, are the source of chocolate

Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow plant

Epilobium angustifolium, fireweed
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Oenothera erythrosepala, evening primrose
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Onopordum acanthium, cotton thistle
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Alcea rosea, hollyhock
Folio 27 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Thiloa glaucocarpa and Thiloa gracilis
Plate 27 from Flora Brasiliensis, Vol. 14, Part 2 (1867) by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868)

Combretum leprosum
Plate 29 from Flora Brasiliensis, Vol. 14, Part 2 (1867) by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868)

Citrus bergamia, bergamot orange
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (Family Rutaceae). A variety of orange, known as the bergamot orange, from which a perfume is obtained

Melanorrhoea usitata, Burmese lacquer tree
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London

Pelargonium sp. geranium
Scanning Electron Microscope image of a pelaronium leaf

Baobab tree, Cape Verde Islands (1873)
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Blighia sapida, ackee
A photograph of the close up detail of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Blighia sapida, ackee

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"Malvidae: A Colorful Journey through Nature's Palette" From the vibrant petals of Gossypium barbadense, also known as the cotton plant, to the spiky exterior of Durio zibethinus, or the durian fruit, Malvidae showcases a diverse range of hues and textures found in nature. Traveling to Italy, we encounter the Orangier des Gcnes or Arancio di Genova. Its citrusy scent fills the air as Citrus sinensis, better known as sweet orange, entices our taste buds with its juicy flesh. Venturing further into tropical lands, we stumble upon Theobroma cacao - a cocoa pod that holds within it the essence of chocolate. Nearby stands Mangifera indica; its succulent mangoes beckon us with their golden sweetness. In Australia's vast landscapes, Eucalyptus crebra proudly displays its narrow leaved ironbark tree adorned with silvery bark. Meanwhile, Citrus paradisi offers a tangy twist with its grapefruit variety. As winter approaches, Metrosideros excelsa takes center stage as a majestic Christmas tree adorned with scarlet flowers. And nearby, Eucalyptus pruinosa glistens like silver-leaved boxes under moonlight. Oenothera grandiflora illuminates gardens at dusk when evening primrose blooms open up like delicate lanterns. Tropaeolum sp. , commonly known as nasturtiums, paints gardens in shades ranging from fiery red to sunny yellow. Through Malvidae's captivating journey across continents and climates, the beauty and diversity found in nature is celebrated. A tapestry woven by Mother Earth herself, a kaleidoscope of colors awaits those who dare to explore her wonders.