Amaranthaceae Collection

Page 156. Amaranthus Blitum, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670520 Page 156. Amaranthus Blitum, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Celosia Argentea Cristata and Butterfly (w / c and gouache over pencil on vellum)
Ma129982 Celosia Argentea Cristata and Butterfly (w/c and gouache over pencil on vellum) by Conyers, Matilda (1753-1803); 30.2x23.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English

Cockscomb (Celosia cristata), X-ray

Iresine herbstii, Beefsteak Plant or Bloodleaf, front view

Salt meadow with glasswort -Salicornia europaea-, Vlieland, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Salt meadow with glasswort -Salicornia europaea- and sea lavender -Limonium vulgare-, Vlieland, province of North Holland, The Netherlands

Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) adult male, non-breeding plumage, feeding on Glasswort (Salicornia sp. ) seeds, Norfolk
Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) adult male, non-breeding plumage, feeding on Glasswort (Salicornia sp.) seeds, Norfolk, England, January

Common amaranth, red-rooted pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus, young plant on waste agricultural land

Common amaranth or pigweed, Amaranthus retroflexus, flowering

Tumbleweed (Salsola tragus) windblown dried plant, in mid-air over farmland, Spain, August

Frosted Orache (Atriplex laciniata) flowering, growing at tideline on sandy shore, August

Josephs coat amaranth or Tampala (Amaranthus tricolor), Amaranthaceae by Giovanni Antonio Bottione, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XX, Plate 64 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Josephs coat amaranth or Tampala (Amaranthus tricolor), Amaranthaceae

Garden Orache or Mountain Spinach (Atriplex hortensis), Amaranthaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1755
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VII, Plate 41 by Francesco Peyrolery, Garden Orache or Mountain Spinach (Atriplex hortensis), Amaranthaceae

Silver cockscomb (Celosia argentea), Amaranthaceae by Giovanni Antonio Bottione, watercolor, 1781-1802
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXIX, Plate 68 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Silver cockscomb (Celosia argentea), Amaranthaceae. Annual herb for flower beds and borders

Amaranthus blitoides

Beta vulgaris, common beet
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Beta vulgaris, spinach beet
Illustration from Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (1784) by Johann Zorn. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Celosia cristata, cockscomb
Plate 706b from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Celosia cernua, cockscomb
Plate 706 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Amaranthus caudatus, love-lies-bleeding

Amaranthus tricolor, Josephs coat
Folio 63 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Chenopodium album, goosefoot
Scanning electron microscope image of a pollen grain from a member of the goosefoot family (x 3000 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Tall Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) flowering, growing on road verge, Western Australia, Australia

Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U. S. A
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) Bicolor Rose, flowering, in garden, U.S.A

Batchelor Buttons (Gomphrena canescens) flowering, growing on road verge, Western Australia, Australia

Horse Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus schwartzii) flowering, growing on road verge habitat, Western Australia, Australia

Prickly Saltwort (Salsola kali) growing on coastal sand dune habitat, Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales, july

Common Orache (Atriplex patula) leaves, growing on pebbles at edge of beach, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Common Orache (Atriplex patula) growing on pebbles at edge of beach at dawn, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Saxaul (Haloxylon sp. ) forest, growing in desert habitat, Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Saxaul (Haloxylon sp.) forest, growing in desert habitat, Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october

Saxaul (Haloxylon sp. ) habit, growing in desert, Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october
Saxaul (Haloxylon sp.) habit, growing in desert, Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Southern Gobi Desert, Mongolia, october

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Amaranthaceae, also known as the amaranth family, is a diverse and fascinating group of plants. In Tab Xiii of Album IV, we find Beta vulgaris, commonly known as spinach beet. This nutritious vegetable is a member of the Amaranthaceae family and can be found on Page 156. One striking artwork from c. 1803-06 showcases Amaranthus Blitum in watercolor, pen, ink, and pencil. The intricate details capture the beauty of this plant with its vibrant colors and delicate features. Celosia Argentea Cristata and Butterfly are depicted in another stunning piece created using watercolor and gouache over pencil on vellum. The combination of these mediums brings out the exquisite textures and lifelike appearance of both the flower and butterfly. The Cockscomb or Celosia cristata takes an interesting twist when viewed through an X-ray lens. This unique perspective reveals the inner structure of this captivating plant species. Iresine herbstii, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Bloodleaf, captivates viewers with its front view portrayal. Its rich red foliage adds a touch of drama to any garden or landscape. Moving away from illustrations to real-life scenes captured by photographers; Salt meadows with glasswort (Salicornia europaea) offer breathtaking views in Vlieland province located in North Holland, The Netherlands. These coastal habitats are home to various species like sea aster (Tripolium pannonicum) and sea lavender (Limonium vulgare), creating a colorful tapestry against the backdrop of salt marshes. In Norfolk's wilderness lies Twite (Acanthis flavirostris), an adult male bird adorned in non-breeding plumage feasting on Glasswort seeds (Salicornia sp. ). This image captures nature's interconnectedness between flora and fauna beautifully.