Seedpod Collection

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

Akeake, c.1885. Creator: Sarah Featon
Akeake, c.1885.

Bishop's weed or carom, Trachyspermum ammi (Carum ajowan). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4982962 Bishop's weed or carom, Trachyspermum ammi (Carum ajowan). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum
5856572 Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum; (add.info.: Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum)

Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pectinaria articulata (Ait.) (Stapelia Nigrum), 1777-1786. Called Stapelia Nigrum by Gordon, see also G.P. 89

Hoodia gordonii (Bushman's hat), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hoodia gordonii (Bushman's hat), 1777-1786

Tridentea gemmiflora (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia gemmiflora), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tridentea gemmiflora (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia gemmiflora), 1777-1786

Dragonfly resting on lupine seedpods
Bodo Balzer

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flower with bud and seed pod, Surrey, UK. July

Purple flowered cowhage dolichos, Dolichos pruriens
5856702 Purple flowered cowhage dolichos, Dolichos pruriens by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Purple flowered cowhage dolichos with hairy seedpod, Dolichos pruriens. Anthelmintic remedy)

American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) holding water lily seed pod in beak while swimming through lily pads. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Yellow flowered tamarind tree, Tamarindus indica
5856705 Yellow flowered tamarind tree, Tamarindus indica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered tamarind tree with outline of large seedpod, Tamarindus indica. Laxative remedy)

Old couple
Lotte Grønkjær

Unopened poppy blossoms, Schreiner Iris Gardens, Salem, Oregon

Tulipa praecox, 1811-1829 (stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand)
985887 Tulipa praecox, 1811-1829 (stipple-engraving, printed in colours and finished by hand) by Neapolitan School, (19th century); 46.5x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulipa praecox)

Papaver Bracteatum, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving)
985708 Papaver Bracteatum, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lindley, John (1799-1865); 41.8x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Papaver Bracteatum)

Page 183. Unidentified plants (w / c)
5671223 Page 183. Unidentified plants (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Half the Natural size)

Page 182. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671222 Page 182. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Nenuphar blanc - White water lily, Nymphaea alba, with leaf, flower, seedpod and seeds
FLO4603871 Nenuphar blanc - White water lily, Nymphaea alba, with leaf, flower, seedpod and seeds. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois

Vanilla - Vanilla orchid, Epidendron vanilla, with flower, leaf, seedpod. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by
FLO4604681 Vanilla - Vanilla orchid, Epidendron vanilla, with flower, leaf, seedpod. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin

Corona Imperialis Florum, 1613 (colour engraving)
986361 Corona Imperialis Florum, 1613 (colour engraving) by German School, (17th century); 55.5x42.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Corona Imperialis Florum)

Page 186. Flowering plant, a Creeper (Watling 442 / 377) (w / c)
5671226 Page 186. Flowering plant, a Creeper (Watling 442/377) (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Tamarind and pistachio nut
Tamarind, Tamarindus indica, and pistachio nut, Pistacia vera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Bishops weed or carom, Trachyspermum ammi (Carum ajowan). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Genista (Broom), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate
986424 Genista (Broom), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate, printed in colours and finished by) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70) (after); 45.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Page 227. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671267 Page 227. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Page 191. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671231 Page 191. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size. Grows to the height of six feet)

Page 184. Creepers or Woodbines (Watling 441 / 376) (w / c)
5671224 Page 184. Creepers or Woodbines (Watling 441/376) (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Tamarind - Tamarind, Tamarindus indica, shwoing flower, leaf, and seedpod
FLO4604588 Tamarind - Tamarind, Tamarindus indica, shwoing flower, leaf, and seedpod. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin

A new addition
Lotte Grønkjær

Bud lantern
Ming Chen

Poppy, Papaver, Close up of green seed pod growing outdoor.----

French bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, Close up showing both seedpod and flowers

Sweat pea, Lathyrus odoratus, Close up showing both seed pod and flower

Backlit grass seedhead

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea) in flower Piano Grande, Umbria, Italy, July

Two Studies of Rushes in Seed, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Two Studies of Rushes in Seed, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Shea butter tree, Vitellaria paradoxa, and ben nut, Moringa oleifera.. Shea butter tree, Vitellaria paradoxa, vulnerable 1, and ben nut or drumstick tree, Moringa oleifera 2 with seed pod

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) close-up of ripening fruits, Cyprus, March

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) crop, pods growing on trees in plantation, Atewa, Ghana, February

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) crop, close-up of pods, growing on tree, Abrafo Village Forest, Ghana, February

Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica sinica) young, feeding on acacia seedpod, sitting in tree, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, February
Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica sinica) young, feeding on acacia seedpod, sitting in tree, Yala N.P. Sri Lanka, February

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) crop, close-up of harvested pods, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, November

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) crop, close-up of pod, growing on tree, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, November

Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) close-up of seedpods, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus) inflated seedpods, Monument Valley N. P. Utah, U. S. A. May
Painted Milkvetch (Astragalus ceramicus) inflated seedpods, Monument Valley N.P. Utah, U.S.A. May

Freckled Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) inflated seedpods, Bryce Canyon N. P. Utah, U. S. A. June
Freckled Milkvetch (Astragalus lentiginosus) inflated seedpods, Bryce Canyon N.P. Utah, U.S.A. June

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of winged seedpods, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

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"Nature's Treasures: Exploring the Fascinating World of Seedpods" Delicate and vibrant, Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) reveal their intricate skeletons as they dry out, adding a touch of autumnal charm to any garden. Dragonfly resting gracefully on lupine seedpods, showcasing the beauty in nature's smallest details. The Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) bears seedpods that hold the secret to nourishing skincare products loved worldwide. A Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) displays its captivating life cycle - from flower and bud to mature seed pod - painting Surrey's landscapes with hues of red in July. Purple-flowered cowhage dolichos (Dolichos pruriens), an exotic vine boasting striking seed pods that add a unique touch to botanical gardens. Witnessing the American purple gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) gracefully swimming through lily pads while clutching a water lily seed pod is like observing poetry in motion at Everglades National Park, Florida. The yellow-flowered tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) showcases its elegant bean-like seed pods, which are not only visually appealing but also used for culinary purposes around the world. An old couple admiring the wonders of nature together; just like these seasoned seeds within their pods, love grows stronger with time and experience. Unopened poppy blossoms at Schreiner Iris Gardens in Oregon captivate visitors with their anticipation-filled buds and promise of future beauty yet to unfold. Behold the sleeping poppy. This opium or garden poppy variety (Papaver somniferum) enchants us with its dreamy allure – from delicate flowers to enchanting leaf patterns and intriguingly shaped seedpods.