Plant Anatomy Collection (#2)

Monkshood (Aconitum variegatum) C016 / 5690
Monkshood (Aconitum variegatum). Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 30 July 1906

Prick nose (Lychnis coronaria) C016 / 5687
Prick nose (Lychnis coronaria). Watercolour (Plate 171) by Arthur Harry Church, 12 July 1905

Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha) C016 / 5685
Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha). Ink and wash drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Figure for Types of floral mechanism. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Honesty (Lunaria biennis), artwork C016 / 5676
Hinesty (Lunaria biennis). Watercolour (Plate 146) by Arthur Harry Church. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Franklandia fucifolia, artwork C016 / 5645
Franklandia fucifolia. Proof etching by I. Pye (based on Ferdinand Bauers drawing) prepared for A voyage to Terra Australis (1814) by Matthew Flinders

Passion flower (Passiflora aurantia) C016 / 5644
Passion flower (Passiflora aurantia). Engraving by Weddell (based on Ferdinand Bauers unpublished drawing) published in Collectanea botanica (1821) by John Lindley

Streblorrhiza speciosa, rtwork C016 / 5643
Streblorrhiza speciosa. Lithograph by M. Fahrmbacher, based on a sketch by Ferdinand Bauer. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Darlingtonia californica, artwork C016 / 5576
California pitcherplant (Darlingtonia californica). Drawing (Plate 134.) by Arthur Harry Church, 1909. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Hardy larkspur (Delphinium formosum) C016 / 5575
Hardy larkspur (Delphinium formosum). Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Yellow fennel flower (Nigella orientalis) C016 / 5574
Yellow fennel flower (Nigella orientalis). Drawing (Plate 062) by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) C016 / 5573
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena). Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1905. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus) C016 / 5572
Monk s-hood (Aconitumm napellus). Illustration (Plate 12) by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Iris maxima, artwork C016 / 5559
Iris maxima. Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Marigold (Aricanis minor) C016 / 5548
Marigold (Aricanis minor). Page 268 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johanne Godfredo Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Camellia japonica, 18th century artwork C016 / 5542
Camellia japonica. Sketch 169 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Columbine (Aquilegia sp), artwork
Columbine (Aquilegia sp). Drawing 15 by Arthur Harry Church, 1904. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lily (Lilium sp. ) C016 / 5540
Lily (Lilium sp.). Sketch 70 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lilio narcissus, 18th century artwork C016 / 5541
Lilio narcissus. Sketch 71 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Stemless gentian (Gentiana acaulis) C016 / 5539
Stemless gentian (Gentiana acaulis). Plate 50 from the collection of original drawings and sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), artwork C013 / 6606
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea). Illustration from Illustratio Systematis Sexualis Linnaei (1777) by John Miller

Flag iris (Iris germanica), artwork C013 / 6607
Flag iris (Iris germanica). Illustration from Icones Plantarum medicinalium (1788) by Joseph Jacob von Plenck

Tiger lilies (Lilium tigrinum), artwork C013 / 6605
Tiger lilies (Lilium tigrinum). Illustration from A Monograph of the Genus Lilium (1880) by John Henry Elwes

Japanese rose (Rosa rugosa), artwork C013 / 6604
Japanese rose (Rosa rugosa). Illustration from Flora Japonica (1838) by Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866)

Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) C013 / 6599
Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae). Engraving by Phelippeaux after a painting from Choix Des Plus Belles Fleurs by Pierre Joseph Redout (1759-1840)

Stomata of Lavendula Dentata, SEM
Open and closed stomata on a lavender leaf (Lavendula dentata), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Stomata are pores that open and close in order to regulate gas exchange in a plant

Xylem vessels, SEM
Xylem vessels, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Cross section through the stem of a magnolia (Magnolia sp.) plant

Scots pine pollen grains, SEM
Scots pine tree pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) pollen grains

Fern frond morphology
MODEL RELEASED. Fern frond morphology. Person studying a fern frond with a magnifying glass

Nasturtium stem, SEM
Nasturtium stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured Nasturtium (Tropaeolum sp.) stem, showing numerous vascular bundles (such as at upper centre)

Water lily stem, SEM
Water lily stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured water lily stem showing numerous vascular bundles (grey) and large intercellular air spaces (holes)

Wood, SEM
Wood. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through wood showing the phloem vessels (dark green holes) and xylem tissue (lower frame)

Moss anatomy, artwork. Mosses are bryophytes, plants that do not have a vascular system and reproduce via spores rather than flowers and seeds

Plant stomata, artwork
Plant stomata. Artwork of a section through a leaf showing a stoma (black and grey, upper centre). Stomata are pores in the epidermis of the leaf and the site of gaseous exchange in the plant

Plant root development, artwork
Plant root development. Artwork showing the first three stages in the development of a plant root. The first of these three stages (upper left)

Plant root development, diagram
Plant root development. Diagram showing the the fourth (left) and fifth (right) stages in a series showing the development of a plant root

Seed structure, diagram
Seed structure. Diagram showing the anatomical structure of a seed (grain) from a barley plant. The seed consists of the embryo (red, upper left) and the endosperm (rest of the seed)

Corn (Zea mays) root, light micrograph
Maize root. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the root of a maize plant (Zea mays) showing a vascular cylinder

Flower anatomy, SEM
Flower anatomy. Coloured freeze-fracture scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower with the top removed, showing a central ovary (pale pink, centre) containing ovules (green)

Soft rush stem, light micrograph
Soft rush stem. Fluorescent light micrograph of a cross section through pith from a soft rush (Juncus effusus) stem. The star-shaped aerenchyma tissue (upper frame)

Moss stems, light micrograph. Transverse section through stems of a cord moss (Polytrichum commune). The outside of the stems, the epidermis, is made up of thick-walled cells

Fern frond, light micrograph. Transverse section through the frond of a fern (Cyrtomium falcatum), showing the sporangia. At left is a central vascular bundle (meristele)

Clubmoss cone, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the cone (strobilus) of the clubmoss Lycopodium clavatum. The strobilus consists of a central axis (purple)

Fern plant reproduction, light micrograph. At bottom, the double kidney-shaped gametophyte (prothallus) plant has anchored itself with root-like rhizoids (central black area)

Fern stem, light micrograph. Transverse section through a rachis (stem) of the bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum). Under the outer epidermis (black) is a thin cortex (deep red)

Horsetail cone, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through a young cone (strobilus) of the rough horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)

Liverwort spore capsule, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the thallus and sporangium of a liverwort (Jungammania sp.) The sporangium (spore capsule)

Moss reproductive parts, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the antheridial cup (male reproductive parts) of a cord moss (Polytrichum commure)

Liverwort spore elaters, light micrograph. Transverse section through the sporangium of a liverwort (Pellia epiphylla). This is the basal portion of the sporangium

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Plant Anatomy: A Fascinating Journey through Micrographs and Artwork" Delve into the hidden wonders with these captivating images. From dicotyledon plant stems to castor oil stems, each light micrograph unveils intricate structures that support life. Witness the mesmerizing beauty of Rhynchoglossum obliquum in artwork C016 / 5646, as its delicate details come to life. Dive beneath the surface with a glimpse at maize roots captured under a light microscope. Marvel at the complexity of English oak leaf pores revealed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), showcasing nature's precision engineering. Take a closer look at the enchanting buttercup flower and tomato leaf, both magnified by light micrography. Explore pollination like never before, as SEM captures this pivotal moment in stunning detail. Uncover secrets hidden within French lavender leaf pores using SEM, revealing their unique structure and function. Witness gutation water droplets on dicot plants' leaf hairs through an unknown magnification SEM image - a phenomenon that showcases nature's ability to adapt and thrive. Embark on an exploration of Ladys mantle reproductive parts with SEM imagery, offering insights into reproduction strategies employed by these remarkable plants. Finally, get up close and personal with primrose pollen under SEM - tiny particles that play a crucial role in plant reproduction. Join us on this visual journey where science meets artistry; discover how every nook and cranny holds mysteries waiting to be unraveled in the fascinating world of plant anatomy.