Ranunculus Parviflorus Collection

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4697248 Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

White maidenhair or wall rue, Asplenium ruta-muraria Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James
FLO4696951 White maidenhair or wall rue, Asplenium ruta-muraria Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London

Bird s-eye primrose, Primula farinosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James
FLO4697959 Bird s-eye primrose, Primula farinosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany, 1791.; (add.info.: Bird s-eye primrose)

Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort, Tephroseris palustris (Cineraria palustris) (Cineraire des marais)
FLO4696933 Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort, Tephroseris palustris (Cineraria palustris) (Cineraire des marais, Senecon des marais)

Rough succory hawkweed, Crepis biennis (Biennial Crepide or Biennial Crepis)
FLO4696855 Rough succory hawkweed, Crepis biennis (Biennial Crepide or Biennial Crepis) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London

Common primrose, Primula vulgaris (Primevere commune, Primevere acaule or Primevere without stem)
FLO4697603 Common primrose, Primula vulgaris (Primevere commune, Primevere acaule or Primevere without stem) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's

Marsh gentian or Calathian violet, Gentiana pneumonanthe (Marsh Gentian) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a
FLO4697286 Marsh gentian or Calathian violet, Gentiana pneumonanthe (Marsh Gentian) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany

Roman nettle, Urtica pilulifera (nettle) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smith's
FLO4696883 Roman nettle, Urtica pilulifera (nettle) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793.; (add.info.: Roman nettle)

Coriander, Coriandrum sativum (coriander) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James
FLO4698158 Coriander, Coriandrum sativum (coriander) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany, 1791.; (add.info.: Coriander)

Common cowslip, Primula veris (primevere) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James
FLO4697732 Common cowslip, Primula veris (primevere) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany, 1791.; (add.info.: Common cowslip)

Throw-wax, Bupleurum rotundifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby
FLO4700363 Throw-wax, Bupleurum rotundifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Stinking or sticky groundsel, Senecio viscosus (viscous senecon) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4697538 Stinking or sticky groundsel, Senecio viscosus (viscous senecon) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London

Two-leaved squill, Scilla bifolia Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4697475 Two-leaved squill, Scilla bifolia Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Vernal or spring squill, Scilla verna (Spring Scille) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James
FLO4697471 Vernal or spring squill, Scilla verna (Spring Scille) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Yellow star of Bethlehem, Gagea lutea (Ornithogalum luteum) (gagee jaune) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4697377 Yellow star of Bethlehem, Gagea lutea (Ornithogalum luteum) (gagee jaune) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany

Jacob's ladder or Greek valerian, Polemonium caeruleum Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4696799 Jacob's ladder or Greek valerian, Polemonium caeruleum Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Field gromwell, Buglossoides arvensis (Lithospermum arvense) (Gremil des champs)
FLO4696679 Field gromwell, Buglossoides arvensis (Lithospermum arvense) (Gremil des champs) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English

Smallflower buttercup, Ranunculus parviflorus (buttercup) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4696636 Smallflower buttercup, Ranunculus parviflorus (buttercup) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Pyramidal orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis (Pyramidal orchis, Orchis pyramidalis)
FLO4696492 Pyramidal orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis (Pyramidal orchis, Orchis pyramidalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English

Spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare (Carduus lanceolatus) (Common Cirse) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4696455 Spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare (Carduus lanceolatus) (Common Cirse) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London

Water avens, Geum rivale Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4696442 Water avens, Geum rivale Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Cross-leaved ladies bedstraw, Galium boreale (gaillet boreal) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration
FLO4696420 Cross-leaved ladies bedstraw, Galium boreale (gaillet boreal) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Kidney vetch or ladies finger, Anthyllis vulneraria (Anthyllide vulneraire)
FLO4696415 Kidney vetch or ladies finger, Anthyllis vulneraria (Anthyllide vulneraire) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany

Large-flowered potentilla, Potentilla grandiflora (Spring cinquefoil, Potentilla verna) (cinquefoil)
FLO4697558 Large-flowered potentilla, Potentilla grandiflora (Spring cinquefoil, Potentilla verna) (cinquefoil) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James

Herb Paris, Paris quadrifolia (Parisette a quatre feuilles) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4698394 Herb Paris, Paris quadrifolia (Parisette a quatre feuilles) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Man orchid, Orchis anthropophora (Green man orchis, Ophrys anthropophora)
FLO4697525 Man orchid, Orchis anthropophora (Green man orchis, Ophrys anthropophora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany

Common gromwell, Lithospermum officinale (Gremil officinal) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4696813 Common gromwell, Lithospermum officinale (Gremil officinal) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Lungwort, Pulmonaria officinalis (pulmonary) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby
FLO4696589 Lungwort, Pulmonaria officinalis (pulmonary) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Crimson grassvetch, Lathyrus nissolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby
FLO4696550 Crimson grassvetch, Lathyrus nissolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Lesser meadow street, Thalictrum minus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby
FLO4696474 Lesser meadow street, Thalictrum minus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Fragrant orchid, Gymnadenia conopsea (Aromatic orchis, Orchis conopsea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4696362 Fragrant orchid, Gymnadenia conopsea (Aromatic orchis, Orchis conopsea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany

Hoary cinquefoil, Potentilla argentea (Cinquefoil) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James
FLO4700118 Hoary cinquefoil, Potentilla argentea (Cinquefoil) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia (sagittarius) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4699689 Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia (sagittarius) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Crosswort or smooth bedstraw, Cruciata laevipes (Galium cruciatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4696898 Crosswort or smooth bedstraw, Cruciata laevipes (Galium cruciatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London

Catnip, Nepeta cataria (cataire) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4696854 Catnip, Nepeta cataria (cataire) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Common cowwheat, Melampyrum pratense (Melampyre des pres, Wood millet, Cochelet)
FLO4696571 Common cowwheat, Melampyrum pratense (Melampyre des pres, Wood millet, Cochelet, Yellow savory) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James

Water crowfoot, Ranunculus aquatilis (Aquatic Buttercup) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4696375 Water crowfoot, Ranunculus aquatilis (Aquatic Buttercup) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Wood sanicle, Sanicula europaea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4700338 Wood sanicle, Sanicula europaea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Globe flower, Trollius europaeus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4697705 Globe flower, Trollius europaeus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Shrubby cinquefoil, Dasiphora fruticosa or Potentilla fruticosa (Cinquefoil frutescente ou la cinquefoil shbustive)
FLO4700073 Shrubby cinquefoil, Dasiphora fruticosa or Potentilla fruticosa (Cinquefoil frutescente ou la cinquefoil shbustive)

Milkwort, Polygala vulgaris Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4698941 Milkwort, Polygala vulgaris Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Sea aster, Tripolium pannonicum subsp. tripolium (Sea starwort, Aster tripolium) (Aster maritime)
FLO4699997 Sea aster, Tripolium pannonicum subsp. tripolium (Sea starwort, Aster tripolium) (Aster maritime) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James

Burnt-tip orchid, Neotinea ustulata (Dwarf orchis, Orchis ustulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4697172 Burnt-tip orchid, Neotinea ustulata (Dwarf orchis, Orchis ustulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany

Chickweed winter-green, Lysimachia europaea (Trientalis europaea) (Trientale d'Europe)
FLO4696942 Chickweed winter-green, Lysimachia europaea (Trientalis europaea) (Trientale d'Europe) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's

Round-headed rampion, Phyteuma orbiculare (Phyteuma orbicularis) (Orbicular Rapunzel)
FLO4696879 Round-headed rampion, Phyteuma orbiculare (Phyteuma orbicularis) (Orbicular Rapunzel) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's

Water lobelia, Lobelia dortmanna (Lobelie de Dortmann) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4696863 Water lobelia, Lobelia dortmanna (Lobelie de Dortmann) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Purple starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa (Centauree hatchback, Centauree etoilee or Star Thistle)
FLO4696676 Purple starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa (Centauree hatchback, Centauree etoilee or Star Thistle) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James

Nettle leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium (Campanule gantelee) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an
FLO4696593 Nettle leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium (Campanule gantelee) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London

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"Ranunculus parviflorus: A Delicate Beauty in the Botanical World" Step into the enchanting world of botany with Ranunculus parviflorus, a smallflower buttercup that captivates with its delicate blooms. This stunning flower, depicted in a handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany in 1793, showcases nature's artistic prowess. As you explore this botanical masterpiece, you'll encounter other remarkable plants such as Bupleurum rotundifolium and Senecio viscosus. These unique specimens, also illustrated by Sowerby, add depth and variety to the composition. The Two-leaved squill (Scilla bifolia) and Vernal or spring squill (Scilla verna) grace the scene with their vibrant colors. Their handcoloured engravings transport us back to London in 1791 when these illustrations were first created. Amongst this floral tapestry is the Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea), known for its ornate petals that resemble stars. Its presence adds a touch of whimsy to the collection while reminding us of nature's infinite wonders. Jacob's ladder or Greek valerian (Polemonium caeruleum) stands tall amidst its companions. The intricate details captured by Sowerby highlight its graceful form and make it an undeniable focal point within this botanical tableau. Field gromwell (Buglossoides arvensis), Smallflower buttercup (Ranunculus parviflorus), Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis), Spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Water avens (Geum rivale), and Cross-leaved ladies bedstraw (Galium boreale) complete this captivating ensemble. Each plant possesses its own unique charm, brought to life through Sowerby's masterful engravings.