Thymelaeaceae Collection

Garland flower or Rose Daphne -Daphne cneorum-, Styria, Austria, Europe

Page 263. Wikstroemia indica, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670619 Page 263. Wikstroemia indica, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Page 202. Pimelia linifolia, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670559 Page 202. Pimelia linifolia, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Blagays Daphne (Daphne Blagayana Freyer) (colour litho)
2639331 Blagays Daphne (Daphne Blagayana Freyer) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rock Daphne (Daphne petraea, Daphne rupestris) (colour litho)
2639329 Rock Daphne (Daphne petraea, Daphne rupestris) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Striated Daphne (Daphne striata) (colour litho)
2639330 Striated Daphne (Daphne striata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Pimelea prostrata, strathmore weed
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Pimalea laevigata

Flowering Mezereon -Daphne mezereum-

Daphne axilliflora, flowering, Thuringia, Germany

Spurge Flax -Thymelaea passerina-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Mezereon (Daphne mezereum) close-up of flowers, Vercors, French Alps, France, May

Gifbossie (Gnidia caffra) flowering, growing in grassland, Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa, November

Thymelaea (Thymelaea sanamunda) flowering, growing in garrigue, Southwest France, May

Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) flowering, Abruzzo N. P. Apennines, Italy, May
Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) flowering, Abruzzo N.P. Apennines, Italy, May

Rose Daphne (Daphne cneorum) flowering, Spanish Pyrenees, Spain, June

Pinch-pruning a Daphne plant, close-up

Lagetta lintearia, lace-bark tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Angiosperm leaf in Baltic amber
Eudaphniphyllum leaf in preserved Baltic amber, dating from the Upper Eocene, about 35 million years old. Amber is fossilised tree resin

Banjine - on sand dunes, Kalbarri, Western Australia
ROG-13833 Banjine - on sand dunes Kalbarri, Western Australia Pimelea sessilis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pompon Tree - flower - decorative and popular garden plant - bark useful for making rope - Grahamstown - Eastern Cape
ASW-4888 Pompon Tree - flower - decorative and popular garden plant - bark useful for making rope Grahamstown - Eastern Cape - South Africa Dais cotinifolia Alan J. S

Mezereon (Daphne mezereum) close-up of flowers, Bulgaria, may

Mezereon (Daphne mezereum) close-up of leaves and flowers, Italy, may

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Thymelaeaceae: A Floral Symphony from Around the World From the delicate Garland flower or Rose Daphne (Daphne cneorum) in Styria, Austria, Europe to the exotic Wikstroemia indica captured in a stunning watercolor on page 263. This diverse family of plants, known as Thymelaeaceae, encompasses a wide range of captivating species. Page 202 showcases the enchanting Pimelia linifolia with its intricate details rendered beautifully in pen, ink, and pencil. Meanwhile, Blagays Daphne (Daphne Blagayana Freyer), Rock Daphne (Daphne petraea and Daphne rupestris), and Striated Daphne (Daphne striata) grace our eyes with their vibrant colors through lithographic art. The collection also features Pimelea prostrata or strathmore weed from Dorling Kindersley Collection - an exquisite wildflower that adds charm to any landscape. Gifbossie (Gnidia caffra) blooms majestically amidst grasslands in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa during November. But let us not forget the mesmerizing Mezereon (Daphne mezereum) found nestled within Vercors of French Alps; its close-up reveals a tapestry of delicate flowers that evoke awe-inspiring beauty. And finally, we are captivated by Daphnea axilliflora's blossoms adorning Thuringia's landscapes in Germany. Thymelaeaceae is truly a botanical wonderland brimming with breathtaking flora from all corners of the globe. Each species tells its own story through color palettes and unique characteristics. Let us celebrate this remarkable family that enchants nature enthusiasts worldwide.