Potted Histories Collection (#3)

Narcissus sp. daffodil
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Typhonium venosum, voodoo lily
Plate 917 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tulip cultivar, tulip
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arctotis sp. South African daisy
Watercolour No. 52 by Gertrude Metz, 1777. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosa cf. damascena, damask rose
Illustration No.15 by Jacobus Van Huysum, c. 1730s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tulipa cultivar, tulip
Watercolour by J. van der Vinne, from the Dutch Collection, c. late 1600s/early 1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Caladium bicolor, caladium
Watercolour by Frederick Polydore Nodder, 1777. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gentiana ascepiadea, willow gentian
Illustration by Frederick Polydore Nodder, c. 1770s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gentianella amarella, felwort
Watercolour no. 211 from Botanica Pharmaceutica 1785, by Andreas Friederich Happe

Gentiana pneumonanthe, marsh gentian
Watercolour no. 210 from Botanica Pharmaceutica 1785, by Andreas Friederich Happe

Typhonium roxburghii
Plate 1116 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hibiscus tiliaceus, beach hibicus
Watercolour 25 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, 1847

Hibiscus cf. syriacus, Syrian rose
Watercolour 19 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, 1847

Tulipa sp. tulip
Watercolour 300 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, 1845

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, China rose
Unsigned artwork 125 from the Indian Drawings Miscellaneous Collection (IDM Collection), c. early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Narcissus x odorus, daffodil
Watercolour 313 from the Saharunpore Gardens Collection, c. 1950s

Hibiscus simplex, Chinese parasol tree
Unsigned artwork 115 from the Indian Drawings Miscellaneous Collection (IDM Collection), c. early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arisaema triphylla, Jack-in-the-pulpit
Illustration No.2 by Peter Brown, c. 1760s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Papaver bracteatum, Oriental poppy
Watercolour painting by John Lindley 1799-1865. Lindley was Professor of Botany at UCL (University College London) and the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) library is named after him

Platycladus orientalis, oriental arborvitae
Sketch 205 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosa centifolia, moss rose

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"Potted Histories: A Journey through Botanical Marvels" Livistona humilis, the sand palm, stands tall as a symbol of resilience in arid landscapes, adapting to harsh conditions with grace. Banksia integrifolia, the coastal banksia, tells tales of sandy shores and salty breezes, its vibrant blooms attracting native wildlife. Banksia coccinea, the scarlet banksia, flaunts fiery red hues that ignite passion and evoke the spirit of Australia's diverse flora. Magnolia virginiana, North American sweet bay, whispers stories of ancient forests where its delicate white blossoms once enchanted woodland creatures. Protea nitida proudly earns its nickname "wagon tree, " for it provided shade to weary travelers on their long journeys across African plains. Banksia speciosa steals the show with its flamboyant beauty; this showy banksia boasts intricate patterns that captivate all who lay eyes upon it. Primula vulgaris graces gardens worldwide as a common primrose but holds within it an extraordinary history dating back centuries to folklore and medicinal uses. Ipomoea obscura enchants early risers with its mysterious allure; this morning glory unfurls petals at dawn only to retreat by midday into secrecy again. Selenicereus hamatus reigns supreme as Queen of the night; her nocturnal blooming prowess illuminates dark corners and fills them with ethereal fragrance. Paeonia moutan cv paints a picture-perfect scene reminiscent of imperial China's grandeur; these peonies have adorned royal palaces for generations with their opulent colors and lush petals. Colocasia esculenta or taro roots itself deeply in Polynesian culture - from staple food source to ceremonial significance - embodying strength and sustenance throughout history.