Natural Sciences Collection (page 4)

white willow, Salix alba
UIG5415180 white willow, Salix alba; UIG

English oak or pedunculate oak or French oak, Quercus robur, Syn.: Quercus pedunculata
UIG5415178 English oak or pedunculate oak or French oak, Quercus robur, Syn.: Quercus pedunculata; UIG

Hungarian Iris, Iris variegata
UIG5415071 Hungarian Iris, Iris variegata; UIG

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium, greater meadow-rue, columbine meadow-rue, and French meadow-rue
UIG5415063 Thalictrum aquilegiifolium, greater meadow-rue, columbine meadow-rue, and French meadow-rue; UIG

Ranunculus nemorosus, nemorosum
UIG5415062 Ranunculus nemorosus, nemorosum; UIG

Spring Snowflake, Leucojum vernum, Summer Snowflake or Loddon Lily
UIG5415054 Spring Snowflake, Leucojum vernum, Summer Snowflake or Loddon Lily; UIG

twistedstalk, clasping twistedstalk, claspleaf twistedstalk, White Twisted-stalk, or watermelon berry
UIG5415047 twistedstalk, clasping twistedstalk, claspleaf twistedstalk, White Twisted-stalk, or watermelon berry, Streptopus amplexifolius; UIG

Tassel Hyacinth, Muscari comosum
UIG5415045 Tassel Hyacinth, Muscari comosum; UIG

Ornithogalum boucheanum
UIG5415040 Ornithogalum boucheanum; UIG

foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove, Digitalis purpurea
UIG5415034 foxglove, common foxglove, purple foxglove or lady's glove, Digitalis purpurea; UIG

Anthericum ramosum
UIG5415033 Anthericum ramosum; UIG

Fen Wood-rush, Luzula pallidula
UIG5415031 Fen Wood-rush, Luzula pallidula; UIG

alpine asphodel, Tofieldia calyculata
UIG5415030 alpine asphodel, Tofieldia calyculata; UIG

spiny naiad and holly-leaved water nymph, Najas marina
UIG5415167 spiny naiad and holly-leaved water nymph, Najas marina; UIG

southern wood-rush, Luzula forsteri
UIG5415021 southern wood-rush, Luzula forsteri; UIG

leafybract dwarf rush, Juncus capitatus
UIG5415010 leafybract dwarf rush, Juncus capitatus; UIG

Ligustrum vulgare, wild privet, also sometimes known as common privet or European privet
UIG5415005 Ligustrum vulgare, wild privet, also sometimes known as common privet or European privet; UIG

Fringed Water-lily, Yellow Floating-heart, Water Fringe, Nymphoides peltata
UIG5415003 Fringed Water-lily, Yellow Floating-heart, Water Fringe, Nymphoides peltata; UIG

Common Hepatica, liverwort, kidneywort, pennywort, Anemone hepatica
UIG5415143 Common Hepatica, liverwort, kidneywort, pennywort, Anemone hepatica; UIG

germander speedwell, bird's-eye speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys
UIG5414989 germander speedwell, bird's-eye speedwell, Veronica chamaedrys; UIG

common hop or hop, Humulus lupulus
UIG5415121 common hop or hop, Humulus lupulus; UIG

Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinum
UIG5414980 Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinum; UIG

Yellow rattle or cockscomb, Rhinanthus minor
UIG5414951 Yellow rattle or cockscomb, Rhinanthus minor; UIG

Common Lousewort, Pedicularis sylvatica
UIG5414950 Common Lousewort, Pedicularis sylvatica; UIG

Helianthemum nummularium (Common Rockrose)
UIG5414851 Helianthemum nummularium (Common Rockrose); UIG

Utricularia intermedia, the flatleaf bladderwort
UIG5414944 Utricularia intermedia, the flatleaf bladderwort; UIG

Viola tricolor - wild pansy, heart's-ease, Johnny-jump-up
UIG5414843 Viola tricolor - wild pansy, heart's-ease, Johnny-jump-up; UIG

Malva neglecta is also known as Common mallow in the United States and also buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed
UIG5414836 Malva neglecta is also known as Common mallow in the United States and also buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed, dwarf mallow and roundleaf mallow; UIG

1.Sedum reflexum or Sedum rupestre, also known as reflexed stonecrop, blue stonecrop
UIG5414826 1.Sedum reflexum or Sedum rupestre, also known as reflexed stonecrop, blue stonecrop, Jenny's stonecrop and prick-madam 2.Sedum villosum, Hairy Stonecrop, Purple Stonecrop

Saxifraga paniculata, common names White Mountain saxifrage, alpine saxifrage, encrusted saxifrage
UIG5414822 Saxifraga paniculata, common names White Mountain saxifrage, alpine saxifrage, encrusted saxifrage, lifelong saxifrage and livelong saxifrage

Micranthes stellaris, the starry saxifrage or hairy kidney-wort, medicinal plant
UIG5414820 Micranthes stellaris, the starry saxifrage or hairy kidney-wort, medicinal plant; UIG

holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, Ilex aquifolium
UIG5414930 holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, Ilex aquifolium; UIG

Ribes rubrum, redcurrant, red currant
UIG5414916 Ribes rubrum, redcurrant, red currant; UIG

Saxifraga hirculus is a species of saxifrage, commonly called marsh saxifrage or bog saxifrage
UIG5414912 Saxifraga hirculus is a species of saxifrage, commonly called marsh saxifrage or bog saxifrage; UIG

Aegean wallflower, Erysimum cheiri
UIG5414895 Aegean wallflower, Erysimum cheiri; UIG

Cardamine impatiens, narrow-leaved bittercress. Rechts: Cardamine parviflora, smallflower bittercress
UIG5414886 Cardamine impatiens, narrow-leaved bittercress. Rechts: Cardamine parviflora, smallflower bittercress; UIG

Capsella bursa-pastoris, shepherd's-purse
UIG5414880 Capsella bursa-pastoris, shepherd's-purse; UIG

Nice Carnival, the traditional "Battle of Flowers", Chromolithography, France 1901
FGL5495325 Nice Carnival, the traditional "Battle of Flowers", Chromolithography, France 1901.; Fototeca Gilardi

Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa
5893536 Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa.; (add.info.: Golden-crowned kinglet, Regulus satrapa. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens
5893529 Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens.; (add.info.: Downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus
5893524 Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus.; (add.info.: Nest and eggs of the eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus)

Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
5893523 Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis.; (add.info.: Nest and eggs of the gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis. Cat bird, Minus carolinensis)

Zoology: snake. Animal plate: from "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" by Charles D'Orbigny
FGL5487441 Zoology: snake. Animal plate: from "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" by Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; Fototeca Gilardi

Mythology: the torment of Tantalum. The gods punish Tantalum by placing it in the middle of a river
FGL5485207 Mythology: the torment of Tantalum. The gods punish Tantalum by placing it in the middle of a river and under fruit trees, the course of the river dried up when it leans down to drink

Lo spellato (The bark) Bronze sculpture by Ludovico Cardi called Le Cigoli (1559-1613) Florence
BEN5479689 Lo spellato (The bark) Bronze sculpture by Ludovico Cardi called Le Cigoli (1559-1613) Florence. Museo Nazionale del Bargello by Cardi, Ludovico (1559-1613) ; Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Botany: representation of a watermelon. Plate from "History of the West Indies" by Jean Baptiste Labat known
BEN5478511 Botany: representation of a watermelon. Plate from "History of the West Indies" by Jean Baptiste Labat known as Brother Labat (1663-1738) Dominican missionary, botanist

Botany: fruits and cocoa pods, with seeds, 1722 (engraving)
BEN5478415 Botany: fruits and cocoa pods, with seeds, 1722 (engraving); (add.info.: Plate from "History of the West Indies" by Jean Baptiste Labat known as Brother Labat (1663-1738)

left: olive, Olea europaea. right: manna ash or South European flowering ash, Fraxinus ornus
UIG5415271 left: olive, Olea europaea. right: manna ash or South European flowering ash, Fraxinus ornus; UIG

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Exploring the wonders of natural sciences takes us on a captivating journey through time and space. In 1908, an illustration depicts the majestic Siberian unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, gracefully roaming a snowy plain. Immanuel Kant, a renowned philosopher, is humorously portrayed in a caricature that captures his intellectual prowess. Citrus fruits, belonging to the genus Citrus, tantalize our taste buds with their vibrant flavors. The tea tree or Camellia sinensis enchants us with its aromatic leaves used to brew delightful cups of tea. White flowers and green tea leaves from Thea bohea and Camellia sinensis create an enchanting sight. The diversity of wildlife captivates our attention as guineafowl and bustards are depicted in an exquisite engraving from 1839. An oak tree stands tall with acorns adorning its branches in a remarkable 1776 engraving of Quercus robur. In North America's Upper Peninsula lies Michigan's breathtaking Munising Falls framed by a picturesque hardwood forest during autumn. A glimpse into history reveals Schnack's Optical Department in Alexandria, Louisiana circa 1932 – offering top-notch eye examinations using modern instruments under Dr. Lacy Bordelon's expertise. Nature's artistry shines through colorful woodcuts featuring kingfishers amidst irises or perched on tree stumps from the early 20th century. Finally, c1884 chromo artwork showcases the magnificence of brown bears in all their glory. Natural sciences unravel the mysteries surrounding our world – from ancient creatures like the Siberian unicorn to philosophical musings by great thinkers like Kant; they encompass everything from delectable citrus fruits to soothing cups of tea brewed from Camellia sinensis leaves. Wildlife thrives within these scientific realms - guineafowl and bustards grace engravings while oak trees bear witness to changing seasons alongside Munising Falls.