Botanical Illustrations of Vegetables

Detailed hand-colored engravings of various salad vegetables, showcasing leaves, flowers, and seed pods with botanical annotations.

Musk crane's bill, 1751, 1751, London; Publisher, Printed for John Nourse; Botany, Medical

Thymeleaf sandwort, Arenaria serpyllifolia, mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgare, mountain stitchwort, Minuartia biflora, and bog stitchwort, Minuartia stricta. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlstrom & Widstrand, 1905. Lindman (1856-1928) was Professor of Botany at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet). The chromolithographs were based on Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch's "Svensk botanik," 1802-1843.

Anise. Miller, Joseph, 1668 or 1669-1748. Botanical illustrations, Prints. 1739. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Botany, Botany, Medical

Bomarea dulcis (Sweet collania, Collania dulcis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854.

Anise or aniseed, Pimpinella anisum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London, 1880.

Tibetan asafoetida or sip, Ferula narthex. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London, 1880.

Wild celery, Angelica archangelica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany: or Illustrations and descriptions of the medicinal plants of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin pharmacopias," John Churchill, London, 1831.

Squirting cucumber, Ecballium elaterium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Guimpel from Dr. Friedrich Gottlob Hayne's Medical Botany, Berlin, 1822. Hayne (1763-1832) was a German botanist, apothecary and professor of pharmaceutical botany at Berlin University.

a. Gracca bengalensis hirsuta, b. Gracca piso sylvestris, c. Gracca sylvatica, 4. Gracaa repens maxima flore rubro, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-9491890

Yellow flowered perforated St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany" 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2,500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

Curtis's Botanical Magazine London New York Botanical Illustration Botany Periodicals Pictorial Works Plants Ornamental Curtis Anne Henslow Barnard Women in Science 9 North America Ribes Lacustre Anne Henslow Barnard 9, This illustration features a botanical study of a flowering plant, showcasing its detailed structure and leaves. The central stem is adorned with clusters of small flowers, each exhibiting delicate floral elements and prominent stamens. Surrounding the stem are various leaves, characterized by intricate serrations and a vibrant green hue, enhancing the overall aesthetic. Accompanying the main plant are smaller drawings that highlight specific flower parts and reproductive structures, emphasizing the plant's biological features. The work reflects a commitment to scientific accuracy and artistic representation, typical of botanical illustrations from the period.

British, entomology, London, Printed for the author 1823-1840 i.e. 1840, botany, Great Britain, insects, pictorial works, A detailed botanical illustration featuring a delicate flowering plant along with a mosquito perched above it. The plant, recognized for its slender stem and small, clustered white flowers, has broad leaves at the base, indicating it may belong to a species that thrives in moist environments. Accompanying the main image are intricate studies of the plants various structural elements, including labeled anatomical details of the flower and leaves. The presence of the mosquito adds a dynamic element, highlighting the interactions between flora and fauna in their natural habitat.

Dyer's alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876.

Tobacco - Tobacco, Cultivated Tobacco, Virginian Tobacco - Nicotiane, Tabac. Family: Solaneae. Genus: Nicotiana L. Color Till. 68 Off: Köhler's Medizinal Plants in Nature Textiles with Brief Expressed Texts - Volume 2: (Circa 1890). Dresden: Slub 2038 05040 002 001

Field Gagea (Gagea villosa), medicinal plant, useful plant, chromolithograph, 1876

Hairy wood-rush (Luzula pilosa), medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, 1796

Loasea grandiflora, Loasea di grandi fiori. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

German or false tamarisk, Myricaria germanica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Massard, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876.

Small periwinkle, Vinca minor, great periwinkle, Vinca major, and wall navelwort, Umbilicus neglectus. Handcoloured botanical copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from "Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill," by Joshua Hamilton, London, W. Locke, 1792.

Melilotus arvensis; Field Melilot

Bulbocastanum, common tuberous cumin and Bulbus capensis incolus haro dictus, genus of plant in the subfamily of the Affodilidae and Bupleurum, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Sun spurge, Euphorbia helioscopia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlström & Widstrand, 1905. Lindman (1856-1928) was Professor of Botany at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet). The chromolithographs were based on Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch's "Svensk botanik" (1802-1843).

Rheum Palmatum, Medical Rhaubarber, Digital Reproduction of a Historical Template, Between 1790 and 1810, Botanica Pharmaceutica by Andreas Friedrich Happe

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876.

Creamy stackhousia or creamy candles, Stackhousia monogyna, Stackhouse monogyne. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Massard, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha (Balsamodendron myrrha). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Guimpel from Dr. Friedrich Gottlob Hayne's Medical Botany, Berlin, 1822. Hayne (1763-1832) was a German botanist, apothecary and professor of pharmaceutical botany at Berlin University.

L'Herbe aux cuillers.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Gum arabic, verek or hashab gum, Acacia senegal. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London, 1880.

Purple mangosteen tree, flower, leaf and fruit, Garcinia mangostana 1, and rattan tree, Calamus rotang, branch and leaf 2, and "dragon's blood" fruit 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

Milk vetch, Astragalus arenarius. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlstrom & Widstrand, 1905. Lindman (1856-1928) was Professor of Botany at the Swedish Museum of Natural History (Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet). The chromolithographs were based on Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch's "Svensk botanik," 1802-1843.

L'Anis.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Aspalathus crenata, native to South Africa. Handcoloured stipple engraving on copper by Barrois from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de Launay's "Herbier General de l'Amateur," Audot, Paris, 1820. The Herbier was published from 1810 to 1827 and edited by Mordant de Launay and Loiseleur-Deslongchamps. Bessa (1772-1830s), along with Redoute and Turpin, is considered one of the greatest French botanical artists of the 19th century.

Marsh spurge, Euphorbia palustris. Handcoloured copperplate botanical engraving from Johannes Zorn's "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen," Jan Christiaan Sepp, Amsterdam, 1796. Zorn first published his illustrated medical botany in Nurnberg in 1780 with 500 plates, and a Dutch edition followed in 1796 published by J.C. Sepp with an additional 100 plates. Zorn (1739-1799) was a German pharmacist and botanist who collected medical plants from all over Europe for his "Icones plantarum medicinalium" for apothecaries and doctors.

Le Prunuer Petit Damas noir.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Purple flowered hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany" 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2,500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

Kinnikinnick and pinemat manzanita, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos officinalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876.

Rehmannia glutinosa (Chinese rehmannia, Rehmannia chinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hooker's Botanical Magazine, London, 1838.

Common scurvygrass, Cochlearia officinalis. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton, Poiret et Chamberet's "La Flore Medicale," Paris, Panckoucke, 1830. Turpin (1775~1840) was one of the three giants of French botanical art of the era alongside Pierre Joseph Redoute and Pancrace Bessa.

Pink flowered valerian, Valeriana officinalis. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany" 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2,500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

La Berce.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

La Bardane, ou, le Glouteron.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Le Fraxinelle, ou Dictame blanc.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Gardening techniques: layers and cuttings (Marcottes et Boutures). Handcolored lithograph by Edouard Maubert for Herincq's "Le Regne Vegetal" (1865).

The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the years 1839-1843. London, Reeve Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter Hood Fitch, Ranunculus scapiger, Ranunculus scapigerus, Ranunculus inconspicuus, Ranunculus collinus, The illustration showcases two species of the Ranunculus genus. The top section features Ranunculus scapigerus, displayed with detailed depictions of its flowers, leaves, and various stages of seed development, highlighting the unique shapes and characteristics of its botanical features. The bottom section presents Ranunculus inconspicuus, similarly detailed with illustrations of its floral structure, leaves, and ripening seeds. Each part is meticulously labeled to emphasize the distinct attributes of both species, providing a clear reference for botanical study and identification.

The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the Years 1839-1843. London, Reeve Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter Hood Fitch, Bossiaea cordigera, This illustration showcases the plant species Boscia angustifolia, featuring a detailed arrangement of its leaves, flowers, and fruit. The delicate, pinnate leaves exhibit a range of green shades, while the yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are depicted in various stages of bloom. Surrounding the main image are representations of the pods and seeds, highlighting the reproductive features of the plant. The intricate details capture the botanical characteristics, providing a comprehensive view of this species morphology and anatomy.

Trifid suncress, Heliophila trifida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards' Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1846.

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Bulbocastanum majus folio Apii = Bulbocastagno = Terre noix.. Bonelli, Giorgio, 1724-1803/4. Prints. 1772 - 1793. Rare Book Division. Plants, Flowers, Medicinal plants, Botany , Italy , Rome, Botany, Medical , Italy , Rome

The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the Years 1839-1843. London, Reeve Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter Hood Fitch, brachyscome tenuiscapa, nablonium calyceroides, brachyscome tenuiscapa, This illustration showcases various stages of the flowering plant A. Nablonum calyceroides and its close relative B. Brachycome tenuiscapa. Each section meticulously details the plant's anatomy, including roots, stems, and flower structures. The labeled parts elucidate the floral morphology, with distinct segments highlighting leaves, petals, and reproductive organs. The careful attention to botanical details serves as an educational reference for understanding plant classification and anatomy, illustrating the diversity within these species.

La Viperine.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Peruvian rhatany, Krameria triandra. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876.

Oregano, Origanum vulgare. Handcoloured zincograph by C. Chabot drawn by Miss M. A. Burnett from her "Plantae Utiliores: or Illustrations of Useful Plants," Whittaker, London, 1842. Miss Burnett drew the botanical illustrations, but the text was chiefly by her late brother, British botanist Gilbert Thomas Burnett (1800-1835).

Icones florae Germanicae et Helveticae, simul Pedemontanae, Tirolensis, Istriacae, Dalmaticae, Austriacae, Hungaricae, Transylvanicae, Moravicae, Borussicae, Holsaticae, Belgicae, Hollandicae, ergo Mediae Europae. Lipsiae, F. Hofmeister 1834-1912. v. 1, 1850, Europe, pictorial works, plants, The illustration showcases a variety of botanical specimens belonging to the family Fabaceae, specifically highlighting different species of legumes. Detailed botanical drawings display the unique characteristics of each plant, including their leaves, flowers, and seed pods. The arrangement features multiple species, with some depicted in full detail while others are shown in a more stylized or simplified form. Each specimen is labeled, offering insight into the scientific classification and nomenclature. The intricate lines and naturalistic representation exemplify the beauty of plant diversity, serving as both an educational tool and a work of art.

African redwood or kousso, Hagenia abyssinica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

The botany of the Antarctic, voyage of H.M, discovery, ships, Erebus, and, Terror in, the, Years, 1839-1843, London, Reeve, Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter, Hood, Fitch, Coprosma, nitida, The illustration displays a detailed botanical study of the plant Coprosma nutida. Prominently featured is a branch with vibrant green leaves and clusters of small red berries, showcasing the plant's growth pattern. Below the main branch, various stages of the plant's reproduction are depicted, including flowers and seeds. Each component is labeled clearly, providing a comprehensive visual guide to the plant's anatomy. The arrangement emphasizes both the aesthetic beauty and the scientific intricacies of this species, making it a valuable resource for botanical studies.

Blue lace flower or Rottnest Island daisy, Trachymene coerulea. Didiscus coerulens. Didisque bleu. Handcoloured steel engraving by Felicie Fournier after an illustration by Louis Joseph Edouard Maubert from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849.

Wood sanicle, Sanicula europaea, native to Europe. Handcoloured copperplate botanical engraving from Johannes Zorn's "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen," Jan Christiaan Sepp, Amsterdam, 1796. Zorn first published his illustrated medical botany in Nurnberg in 1780 with 500 plates, and a Dutch edition followed in 1796 published by J.C. Sepp with an additional 100 plates. Zorn (1739-1799) was a German pharmacist and botanist who collected medical plants from all over Europe for his "Icones plantarum medicinalium" for apothecaries and doctors.

Columbine. Miller, Joseph, 1668 or 1669-1748. Botanical illustrations, Prints. 1739. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Botany, Botany, Medical

Sessile oak, Quercus petraea 1, and Valonia oak, Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis 2. Speisefrucht-Eiche, chene grec, Quercus esculus, Knopper-Eiche, chene a grosses cupules, Quercus aegilops. The botanicals were drawn by Henriette and Conrad Westermayr, F. Götz and C. Ermer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1810. A 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with almost 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

Barba Jovis, Silberbusch, Phytanthoza iconographia, historische Pflanzenillustration aus dem um 1740 erschienen Buch, digital aufbereitet, historical plant illustration from the book published around 1740, digitally enhanced.

Star fern, Hemionitis palmata, native to the Americas. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837. Engraved by Corsi, drawn by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), historical illustration from 1885, Germany, Europe

Veronica Gentianoides, sheet 2

Star Solomonplume (Vagnera stellata). Date: 1921. Watercolor on paper. Museum: Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Nasa urens (Hispid loasa, Loasa hispida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis's "Botanical Magazine," London, 1831.

La Rhubarbe.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

La Ballote.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Low mallow or round-leaved mallow, Malva pusilla. Malva rotundifolia, Linn. 969. La mauve sauvage. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial, representant plus de quinze cents plates, tant Européennes quExotiques, Gogue & Nee de La Rochelle, Paris, 1783.

Perforate St John's-wort, Hypericum perforatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Cignozzi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Le Pas d'Asne, ou Tussilage.. Regnault, Nicolas-François, 1746-1810. Prints, Scientific illustrations, Botanical illustrations. 1774. General Research Division. Plants, Botany

Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 - 1892, W.H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator and artist, born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, colour lithograph. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection.

Cicendia filiformis; Slender Cicendia

Imperatoria Ostruthium, master root, digital reproduction of a historical template, between 1790 and 1810, botanica pharmaceutica by Andreas Friedrich Happe

Chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Spiny restharrow, Ononis spinosa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Bengal dischidia, Dischidia bengalensis (Dischidia benghalensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis's "Botanical Magazine," London, 1829.

Bugloss, Anchusa officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany," John Bohn, London, 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2, 500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

Le Règne végétal, Paris, L. Guérin, 1870-72, biobibliography, botany, pictorial works, plants, This botanical illustration showcases a detailed depiction of a plant known as 'Erythrina brava.' The design includes the full plant, highlighting its distinctive leaves and branching structure. Accompanying the plant are various labeled botanical elements: a cross-section of a flower, seeds, and a small cylindrical object for scale. The composition combines scientific accuracy with artistic representation, emphasizing the unique features of this species, illustrating its relevance in botanical studies.

The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the Years 1839-1843. London, Reeve Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter Hood Fitch, leptinella longipes, leptinella intricata, leptinella reptans, The illustration showcases two varieties of Leptinella, labeled A and B, with detailed botanical depictions. 1. **Leptinella longipes (A)**: This plant is characterized by its finely divided, feathery leaves and elongated stems, accompanied by a series of flower structures that demonstrate the different phases of its blooming process. The flowers are depicted in various stages, emphasizing their unique shape and structure. 2. **Leptinella intricata (B)**: This variety features a more compact growth form, with a denser arrangement of leaves and distinct flower heads. Similar to the first variety, it is shown in multiple stages of development, highlighting the intricate details of its

Botanical Linnean classification, 19th century illustration

Common eyebright, Euphrasia officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany," John Bohn, London, 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2, 500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the Years 1839-1843. London, Reeve Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter Hood Fitch, Ozothamnus scutellifolius, Ozothamnus selaginoides, This illustration features a detailed botanical study of two distinct plant species. On the left, the plant labeled 'A. Ozothamnus scutellifolius' exhibits slender, branching stems adorned with small, yellowish clusters of flowers. The foliage is delicate, with elongated leaves that add to its intricate appearance. Adjacent to it, the green seed pods are depicted, showcasing the reproductive aspects of the plant. To the right, the species 'B. O. selaginonoides' is represented, highlighting its unique features, including more robust stems and intricate flower structures. Below these plants, additional sketches provide a close-up of the floral anatomy, illustrating the details of petals and reproductive parts

Common centaury and European centaury, Centaurium erythraea. La gentiane centauriette, Gentiana centaurium. Copperplate engraving printed in three colours by Pierre Bulliard from his Herbier de la France, ou collection complete des plantes indigenes de ce royaume, Didot jeune, Debure et Belin, 1780-1793.

Para rhatany or Peruvian rhatany, Krameria lappacea (Krameria triandra). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Common Pasque Flower or Dane's Blood (Pulsatilla vulgaris), left, Mountain Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla montana), right, medicinal plant, useful plant, chromolithograph, circa 1790

Gardening techniques: graftings (Greffer). Handcolored lithograph by Edouard Maubert for Herincq's "Le Regne Vegetal" (1865).

Asafoetida, Ferula foetida (Ferula scorodosma). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887.

Violet cress, Cochlearia acaulis (Stemless violet-cress, Ionopsidium acaule). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards' Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London, Ridgeway, 1846.

White mustard (Sinapis alba), medicinal and useful plants, chromolithography, 1880

Leaves and white berries of mistletoe, Viscum album. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany" 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2,500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

Leaves and white berries of mistletoe, Viscum album. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Woodville and Sir William Jackson Hooker's "Medical Botany" 1832. The tireless Sowerby (1757-1822) drew over 2,500 plants for Smith's mammoth "English Botany" (1790-1814) and 440 mushrooms for "Coloured Figures of English Fungi " (1797) among many other works.

Big-flowered foxglove or Large yellow foxglove (Digitalis grandiflora), medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, circa 1796

Coloquintida. Miller, Joseph, 1668 or 1669-1748. Botanical illustrations, Prints. 1739. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Botany, Botany, Medical

Golden Flax (Linum flavum), medicinal and useful plant, chromolithograph, 1881, historical illustration

Tamarindus indica, tamarind tree, also Indian date or sour date, digital reproduction of a historical model, between 1790 and 1810, (Botanica Pharmaceutica by Andreas Friedrich Happe).

The botany of the Antarctic voyage of H.M. discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the Years 1839-1843. London, Reeve Brothers, 1844-1860, Walter Hood Fitch, Prostanthera rotundifolia, purple flowers, A botanical illustration featuring the plant Prosthanthera rotundifolia. The artwork displays various parts of the plant, including its delicate purple flowers, leafy stems, and detailed close-ups of the flower structure and reproductive organs. Each element is meticulously labeled, showcasing the plants distinctive features such as the round leaves and unique floral arrangement. This representation highlights the intricate details and beauty of the species, emphasizing its significance in the study of botany.

Common Vetch (Vicia angustifolia), medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, ca. 1796

Cocks comb or yellow rattle, Rhinanthus crista-galli. La cocriste glabre, Rhinanthus crista galli. Copperplate engraving printed in three colours by Pierre Bulliard from his Herbier de la France, ou collection complete des plantes indigenes de ce royaume, Didot jeune, Debure et Belin, 1780-1793.

Butterfly pea, Atlantic pigeon wings or Maryland clitoria, Clitoria mariana. Handcoloured lithograph by Endicott after a botanical illustration from John Torreys A Flora of the State of New York, Carroll and Cook, Albany, 1843. The plates drawn by John Torrey, Agnes Mitchell, Elizabeth Paoley and Swinton. John Torrey was an American botanist, chemist and physician 1796-1873.

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