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Prunus amygdalus, almondOne of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Prunus amygdalus, almond
The RaspberryThis plate represents the Red and White Antwerp, and the Common Raspberries. The White at the top, the Red at the bottom and the Common in the middle. Plate 2 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)
The PlumThree varieties of the Plum, the upper is the Precos De Tours, on the left is the Lawrances Early Plum and on the right is the Orleans. Plate 11 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, rose of ChinaFinished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771
Prunus cvPlate 410 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Chaenomeles cvPlate 426 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Billardiera scandens, apple-berryIllustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
The PearThe upper pear shown here is the Saint German, on the left is the Comar and on the right is the Brown Beurree, said to be the most delicious of Pears. Plate 51 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)
Helleborus kochii, false roseWatercolour drawing by Claude Aubriet (1665-1742). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Spiraea spIllustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
Various FruitPlate 27 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Fruits legumieres
Rosa cf. chinensis, china rosePlate 394 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Four varieties of strawberryPlate 2 from Pomona Britannica (1812) by George Brookshaw.. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Sanguisorba officinalis, official burnetDrawing 58/10 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Viburnum opulus L. guelder roseViburnum opulus L. a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, cited by Linnaeus under his description of that name in Species Plantarum in 1753
Pyrus malus, appleA photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Pyrus malus, apple
Prunus armeniaca, apricot
Lycopersicum esculentum, Capsicum annum & Capsicum cordiformIllustration of a love apple tomato and two species of pepper from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
Pyrus moire, pearPlate 248 from Le Jardin Fruitiers du Museum (1863) by Joseph Decaisne. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Prunus armenicaca, apricotIllustration from Pomona Italiana volume 2 1817-39, by Count Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Illustration entitled Albicocca di Germania
Rosa centifolia, cabbage roseIllustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
Xylomelum pyriforme, woody pearFinished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Alecto edition
Prunus sp. cherry treeIllustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw
Turkestan rose, rosa rugosaIllustration of rosa rugosa (Turkestan rose) from Flora Japonica (1838) by Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866)
Pyrus communis, conference pearsIllustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds 1817, by George Brookshaw
Malus communis, apple treeIllustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw
Malus sylvestris, crab appleCrab apple trees blossoming in spring in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden. Photo taken in March 1998
Prunus armeniaca, apricot treeIllustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Pyrope garnetA cut stone and collection of crystals of pink pyrope garnet (magnesium aluminum silicate). Specimens from the Natural History Museum, London
Gypsum crystals - A desert roseGypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing this ornate arrangement of crystals
Lychnis coronaria, prick noseWatercolour 19 by Arthur Harry Church, 12 July 1905. Plate 171
Sorbus aucuparia, rowanRowan tree with ripe fruit growing in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden. Photo taken in July 2001
Prunus communis, almond treePlate 21 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Originally called Amandier commun in this publication the current name by which the Almond tree is know is (Prunus communis)
Prunus domestica, plum treeIllustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw
Opuntia camachoi, prickly pear cactusFigure 30 from Revista Chilena de Historia Natural 1932-33, by Professor Carlos Porter
Solanum lycopersicum, garden tomatoDrawing of the garden tomato from Herbal (1597) by John Gerard. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Sorbus aria Crantz L. 117, whitebeamAn illustrative plate from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection of Whitebeam tree leaves
Hibiscus syriacus, rose of althea and Ketmia syrorum, flore albo. Dried specimens taken from the museum herbarium. Plants from Chelsea Physick Garden
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Opunita fiscus-indica, prickly pearAn oil painting of a prickly pear (Opunita fiscus-indica). The artist and date are unknown. Original canvas held at the Natural History Museum, London
Sorbus aria Crantz L. 116, whitebeam
Wildlife Garden, the Natural History MuseumThe western extremity of the Natural History Museum as seen from Wildlife Garden with the pond and apple blossom, 28 April 1996
Rosa gallica, apothecaries roseCopy of De Materia Medica, made by the Greek physician Dioscorides. Used as standard medical work up to Middle Ages. Copy made in 1460 and owned by Sir Joseph Banks
Rosa rubiginosa, sweet briar roseFolio 49 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Rosa sp. roseFolio 30 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
Eriobotrya japonica, loquatt treePlate 21 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London
Rhododendron sp. pink rhododendronPlate 39 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)
Prunus persica, peachPlate 18 from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Prugnon blanc musque