Virginiana Collection

Radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata. Critically endangered. Testudo coui. Testuggine coui. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Kangaroo, badger and opossum Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana
5856443 Kangaroo, badger and opossum Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana; (add.info.: Kangaroo, badger and opossum Macropus giganteus, Meles meles)

Wild cherry tree, Cerasus virginiana
5855037 Wild cherry tree, Cerasus virginiana; (add.info.: Leaves, flowers and fruit of the wild cherry or chokecherry tree, Prunus virginiana, Cerasus virginiana)

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Illustration copied from one in the Philosophical Transactions
FLO4641110 Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Illustration copied from one in the Philosophical Transactions. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine

Persimmon, Dispiros virginiana
5855042 Persimmon, Dispiros virginiana; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and seed of the persimmon tree, Dispyros virginiana. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Redoute)

Virginia spiderwort, Tradescantia virginiana. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

American witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Virginia opossum and cassava
Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2. Manicou (Didelphe a oreilles bicolores), Manioc

Beetles and spiderwort
Trachyderes succinctus 1, Trachyderes mandibularis 2, and Virginia spiderwort, Tradescantia virginiana 3. Trachyderes, Tradescantie

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana
Virginia or North American opossum, Didelphis virginiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1824

False dragonhead, Physostegia virginiana (Toothed dragon s-head, Dracocephalum denticulatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Indian cucumber, Medeola virginiana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810

Marsupial, Virginian Opossum (Didelphys virginiana) (engraving)
3653641 Marsupial, Virginian Opossum (Didelphys virginiana) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marsupial, Virginian Opossum (Didelphys virginiana)

Clematis flowers
Illustration of a clematis flowers

Kangaroo, badger and opossum, Macropus giganteus, Meles meles, Didelphis virginiana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Virginian opossum, Didelphis virginiana.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

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"Exploring the Diverse Virginiana: From Radiated Tortoises to Clematis Flowers" The radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata, is a critically endangered species known for its unique shell pattern resembling sun rays. Virginia spiderwort, Tradescantia virginiana, showcases vibrant purple flowers that attract various beetles and insects as pollinators. American witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana, blooms in late fall with delicate yellow flowers and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Did you know that the Virginia opossum enjoys feasting on cassava roots? These marsupials have adapted well to their environment. Beetles play an essential role in pollinating Virginia spiderwort's beautiful blossoms while benefiting from its nectar-rich rewards. Meet the resilient Virginian opossum (Didelphis virginiana), a nocturnal marsupial known for its distinctive pouch and prehensile tail. False dragonhead or Physostegia virginiana boasts stunning pink-purple flower spikes attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Indian cucumber (Medeola virginiana) surprises with its unusual underground tubers that Native Americans once used as food sources. A vintage engraving depicts the charming Marsupial Virginian Opossum (Didelphys virginiana) alongside other fascinating creatures like kangaroos and badgers. Enjoying a wide range of habitats across North America, the Virginian opossum (Didelphis virginiana) thrives amidst diverse ecosystems. Clematis flowers enchant us with their elegant petals ranging from white to deep purple hues – truly a sight to behold.