Liliaceae Collection (page 12)

Broadleaf Solomons Seal (Polygonatum latifolium) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum), Liliaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1755
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VII, Plate 114 by Francesco Peyrolery: Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum), Liliaceae

Herba Paris, illustration
Manuscript, Italy, 15th century. Herbal from Trento. Plate: Herba Paris. Herb used to strengthen the bones. Manuscript 1591, folio 5, recto. Herbal with dedication to Saint Mark

Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)

Asparagus acutifolius in flower

Allium roseum in flower

Lily (Lilium sp. ) C016 / 5540
Lily (Lilium sp.). Sketch 70 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lilio narcissus, 18th century artwork C016 / 5541
Lilio narcissus. Sketch 71 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by the German botanist Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770)

Tulips (Tulipa sp. ) in flower C013 / 5352
Tulips (Tulipa sp.) in flower on the steppes. Photographed in Kazakhstan

Veltheimia glauca, lily
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Veltheimia viridiflora, lily
Illustration from Plantarum rariorum Horti Csarei Schoenbrunnensis descriptiones et icones, 1797/98, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pressed Tulip specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)

Tulipa gesneriana, garden tulip
Plate 1135 from Curtiss Botanical Magazine (1808). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia conspicua, lily-flowered magnolia
Plate 1621 from Curtiss Botanical Magazine (1814). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lilium trigris, tiger lily pollen
Lilium tigris pollen grains, page 38 from Drawings by Francis Bauer depicting epidermis, hairs, pollen grains and Moustrosities

Nymphaea rubra, red indian water lily see 40246
Plate 1160 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1790. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bulbous plants
Plate 22 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Plantes bulbeuses

Sprekelia formosissima, jacobean lily

Lilium bulbiferum, large orange lily
Folio 13 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Minos & Baguet, tulips
Page 138 from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula

Collospermum hastatum, perching lily
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Magnolia liliiflora, purple lily-flowered magnolia

Chrisolido & Bys Souverain le Crep, tulips

Nymphaea sp. water lily: underside of leaf
Plate 3 from Victoria Regia 1854, by John Fisk Allen. Illustration by William Sharp

Louis D Or and Aurora, tulips

Tulipa gesneriana L. Didiers tulip

Liliaceae: lily
Plate 159 from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Thysanotus patersonii, twining fringe-lily
Plate 212 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Nymphaea lotus, water lily of Malabar
Watercolour by T. Reichel, 1789. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lilium tigrinum, tiger lily
Illustration of tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum) from A Monograph of the Genus Lilium (1880) by John Henry Elwes

Fritillaria imperialis, crown imperial lily
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

A group of fragments of fossil crinoids
Watercolour of a group of fragments of fossil crinoids (feather-stars or sea-lilies) by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Nymphaea capensis, cape blue water lily
Unsigned artwork from early 1800s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lilium candidum, madonna lily
Illustration No. 2 by Johann Christoph Dietzsch, c. 1750. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea ampla, water lily
Watercolour no. 15 by Ralph Stennett, 1806. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Tritonia crocata, corn lily
Illustration no.8 by Sydney Parkinson, 1767. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lilium lancifolium, tiger lily
Watercolour by Jacobus Perkois from the Dutch Collection, c. late 1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lilium suffureum, sulphur lily
Illustration 1 from the Large Collection by Lilian Snelling, 1936. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum

Tulipa greigii, red hiding hood tulip. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. 22.iv.1902

Nerine sarniensis, Guernsey lily
Drawing by Georg Dionysius Ehert. Image from The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, plate 1

Tulip cultivar, tulip
Illustration from Flora Exotica (1720) by Johann Gottfried Simula. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea rubra Roxb. red Indian water lily
Plate 1160 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arum sessiliflorum, voodoo lily
Plate 918 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Nymphaea lotus, water lily
Plate 6 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Archaeocrinus microbasalis, sea lily
Cast of a fossil sea lily from Canada, is 458-443 million years old from the Late Ordovician. On display in the From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Convallaria magalis, lily-of-the-valley
Folio 28 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gloriosa superba, flame lily
Two butterflies feeding on flame lily (Gloriosa superba). Plate 47 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held in the at the Natural History Museum, London

Crinum sp. lily
Plate 53 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

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The enchanting beauty of the liliaceae family is truly mesmerizing. From the delicate Water lily, gracefully blooming underwater in a serene lake in Ain, Alps, France during June, to the majestic Lilium auratum standing tall with its vibrant petals reaching towards the sky. Intriguing species like T. Whittallii and T. Hageri add an element of mystery to this diverse family, while Nymphaea sp. , commonly known as water lilies, bring a touch of tranquility to any aquatic landscape. A surprising sight awaits amidst nature's wonders - a field adorned with Meadow saffron crocus proudly growing even in cow dung at Mohacs. This resilient flower reminds us that beauty can thrive even in unexpected places. An X-ray view reveals the intricate details hidden within Tulipa sp. , showcasing their unique structures that make them so captivating. Oriental stargazer lilies also reveal their colorful secrets through colored X-rays, unveiling their inner radiance for all to admire. Venturing into alpine meadows unveils a breathtaking scene filled with diversity and life. Amongst this splendor stands the Orange Lily (Lilium bulbiferum), adding its fiery hue to an already vibrant tapestry. Agapanthus or lily of the Nile graces gardens with its elegant presence and adds an exotic touch wherever it blooms. As we turn each page of Plate 24 dedicated to these remarkable flowers, we are reminded of their significance throughout history and culture. The Tulipe de Gesner or Tulipa Gesneriana has long been admired for its striking appearance and symbolizes love and passion. "Consider the Lilies, " whispers nature's wisdom as it invites us to pause and appreciate these extraordinary creations that grace our world with their elegance and resilience.