Malvidae Collection (page 4)

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

Citrus sinensis, orange
An illustration of an orange (Citrus sinensis) by Jean Theodore Descourtilz (d.1855), held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This illustration is entitled Oranger Doux

Tilia sp. lime
The seed of a lime tree (Tilia sp.) in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, October 2003

Citrus sp. orange
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Citrus sp. orange

Citrus medica, citron melon
Illustration from Botanical magazine, No.6745, by J.N. Fitch. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Some of the sweets beloved of the native
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Cabbages, Kerguelen Island
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

John Lettsoms Natural History of the Tea Tree
Coloured front piece of John Lettsoms Natural History of the Tea Tree. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cacao
A photograph of six of decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall showing Theobroma cacao, cacao

Rosa centifolia, cabbage rose
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Azidirachta indica, neem tree
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952. Hindus use these leaves to bury their dead

Quassia amara, quassia
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Quassia amara

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

Reseda alba, white upright mignonette
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 21 August 1906. Plate 155

Raphanus spp. radish and Daucus carota, carrot
Watercolour of a radish with intertwined growth & carrot also intertwined by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Acer pseudoplatanus, sycamore or great maple
Illustrative plate 15 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Abutilon darwini
Drawing Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 178

Goethea strictiflora, goethea
Drawing 22 by Arthur Harry Church, 19 July 1908. Plate 191

Passiflora quadrangularis, water lemon
Illustration by James Sowerby, c. 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhus stellariaefolia, rhus
A fossilized leaf from the flowering plant Rhus (Rhus stellariaefolia) approximately 11cm long. This specimen was discovered in Colorado, U.S.A and dates back to the Late Eocene

Le Merle palmiste, blackbird in cabbage tree
Plate 70 from Vieillots Histoire naturelle de oiseaux d Amerique Central Volume 12. The Natural History of Birds from Central America

Reseda lutea, yellow mignonette
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 156

Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dictamnus fraxinella, gas plant
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Reseda odorata, garden mignonette
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 160

Lowland dipterocarp rainforest of the Rampayoh river valley, Brunei. Photographed by Gaden Robinson

Malva sylvestris, mallow
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 24 August 1908. Plate 196

Eucalyptus urnigera, eucalyptus
Plate from The Botany of the Antarctic Voyage of H.M. Discovery Erebus and Terror. Part III: Flora Tasmaniae. by J. D. Hooker, 1860

Lunaria biennis, honesty
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, undated. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Plate 146

Hibiscus seeds
An illustration of three hibiscus seeds as seen through a microscope, from page 497 of Flora, overo Cultura di Fiori (1638) by Battista Giovanni Ferrari (1582-1655)

Vireo griseus, white-eyed vireo
Plate 63 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

Hibiscus syriacus, rose of althea and Ketmia syrorum, flore albo. Dried specimens taken from the museum herbarium. Plants from Chelsea Physick Garden

Hibiscus schizopetalus, Japanese lanterns. A dried specimen from the museum herbarium

Epacris longiflora, fuschia heath
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

An unattributed fine portrait silhouette by Leon
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pelargonium crispum, lemon geranium

Sloanes trade card for milk chocolate
Sir Hans Sloanes (1660-1753) collection formed the basis of the collection now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Decorative ceiling panels in the Natural History Museums Ce
Coffee, tobacco and cotton - three of the 162 plant designs which form the ceiling decoration of the Central Hall. The plants are of economic or medicinal importance

Acer trilobatum, miocene maple seeds
Miocene maple seeds originating from an Acer trilobatum

Hydrophyllum, Galuania, Fereiria, Cardiospermum, Correia
Autograph letter to Sir J. Banks, consisting of descriptions, with water colour drawings of genera of Plants collected in Minas Geraes, Brazil Vandelli, Domenico, 1732-1816. Page one of sixteen pages

Acer pseudoplatanus, sycamore
Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

Haplophyllum patavinum, ruta patavina

Passiflora laurifolia, water lemon
Illustration from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (1705) by Maria Sibylla Merian, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Bombax heptaphyllum, silk-cotton tree
Illustration from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Acer trilobatum, sycamore or maple leaf
Fossilised leaf dating from the Miocene period, collected in Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Dictamnus albus (fraxinella), gas plant
Folio 74 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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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.