Labiatae Collection (#2)

Salvia nutans, nodding sage
Watercolour on vellum, c. mid-17th century by Madeleine Basseporte (1701-1780). Held in the Library and Archives

Downy Woundwort, Stachys germanica
Plate 83/11, illustration of Downy Woundwort from Deutschlands Flora (1841) by Jacob Sturm (1771-1848). Date: 1841

Sage (Salvia spp. ), Plateau de Valensole, DAzA partement Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, Europe
Sage (Salvia spp.), Plateau de Valensole, DAzepartement Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, Europe

Lavender fields, Entrevennes, Provence, France, Europe

Ararat-Basil (Ocimum basilicum), violet flowers

Bugleherb or Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), pink flowering

Pepperming leaves (Mentha piperita), preparation for making medicine or liquor, on a rustic wooden underground

Sage leaves (Salvia), preparation for making medicine or liquor, on a rustic wooden underground

Tiger Monkey Flower (Mimulus tigrinus)

Common Lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica), Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Lavender cultivation, lavender field at Le Pegu, Valreas, Vaucluse, Provence, southern France, France, Europe

Trailing Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis prostratus, flowering herb in a Mediterranean garden on the Bay of Naples near Sorrento in May

A group of common hemp-nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit, plants at the end of their flowering on the Axe Estuary Wetlands Nature Reserve in East Devon

Lavender (Lavandula sp. ) crop, close-up of flowers, England, July
Lavender (Lavandula sp.) crop, close-up of flowers, England, July

Hedge woundwort, Stachys sylvatica, young plant

Field Woundwort (Stachys arvensis) flowering, Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, Kent, England, July

Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox) flowering, growing on remains of Roman fortifications, Hadrians Wall, between Crag Lough and Housesteads via Milecastle 37, Northumberland N.P

Cut-leaved Selfheal (Prunella laciniata) flowering, Dordogne, France, July

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Evergreen shrub spontaneous in Italy, by Francesco Peyrolery
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume I, Plate 39 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Evergreen shrub spontaneous in Italy

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Betony (Stachys densiflora Benth), Herbaceous perennial plant for flower beds and rocky gardens
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 131 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Betony (Stachys densiflora Benth)

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea Juss), Herbaceous Annual plant for flower beds native to
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXVII Plate 21 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione (ja): Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea Juss)

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Common Sage (Salvia officinalis), Suffruticose plant with persistent leaves for borders
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume I, Plate 25 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Common Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Lavender (Lavandula officinalis Chaix), Shrub with persistent leaves for hedges
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 112 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Lavender (Lavandula officinalis Chaix)

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Herbaceous Annual plant for flower beds and as aromatic plant
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 139 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Breckland or Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum), Tiny suffruticose plant for borders
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 103 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Breckland or Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)

Glechoma hirsuta in flower

Calamintha sylvatica in flower

Melittis melissophyllum in flower

Teucrium abutiloides
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

Gazania splendens, gazania and Callicarpa purpurea, purple b
Plate 29 from The Illustrated Bouquet (1857-64) by Edward Geroge Henderson. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Labiatae
Plate 112 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Salvia barrelieri, meadow clary
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lavandula abrotanoides, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Mentha arvensis, peppermint
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Gmelina macrophylla
Finished watercolour by unknown artist from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Brazoria truncata
Illustration by Asa Gray (1810 - 1888)

Premna serratifolia L. aloalo
Collected by Robert Brown on Goods Island, Torres Strait, Northern Australia, 2nd November 1802. During the voyage of HMS Investigator, Captained by Matthew Flinders

Lavandula santolinaefolia, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosmarinus rigidus, rosemary
Illustration from Icones ad Floram Europae (1867) by Alexis Jordan. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Perilla frutescens, beef steak plant
Plate from Thesaurus Zeylanicus (1737) by J. Burman, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Collinsonia canadensis, horse weed
A hand written description of horse weed from Flora Nov Eboracensis, part of the the Banks Collection. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Limonium recurvum, sea lavendar
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Leonotis leonurus, Lions tail
A specimen of Lions tail (Leonotis leonurus) from George Cliffords herbarium

Clinopodium vulgare, wild basil
Pen and ink illustration by Jane Colden, 1740-50 s. Original artwork held at the Natural History Museum, London

Oreoscoptes montanus, sage thrasher, Ixarius naevius, varied
Plate 369 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Common Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) flowering, College Lake Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire, England, June

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"Labiatae: A Colorful Symphony of Nature's Fragrances and Beauty" Discover the enchanting world of Labiatae, a family of flowering plants that captivate with their aromatic leaves and vibrant blooms. From the sacred Ocimum sanctum, also known as holy basil, to the refreshing Melissa officinalis or lemon balm, it offers a sensory journey like no other. Immerse yourself in a species-rich alpine meadow adorned with the majestic Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), painting nature's canvas with its fiery hues. Amidst this picturesque landscape, witness the delicate dance between Chrysolina menthastri, the mint leaf beetle devouring its favorite meal - a fresh mint leaf. Against a pristine white background, an exquisite selection of wildflowers emerges, including the prickly beauty of Thistle (Cirsium). In another corner of Faia Brava Reserve at Archaeological Park of Coa Valley lies Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas), exuding elegance and charm. Observe as a male Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) gracefully perches on a Wild basil flower (Clinopodium vulgare), showcasing nature's harmonious collaboration. Meanwhile, Apis melifera or honeybee diligently collects nectar from Lavender fields filled with Lavendula angustifolia blossoms. In Upper Bavaria during July, witness yet another spectacle as Common brimstone butterflies flutter towards Purple betony flowers (Betonica officinalis). Their vibrant wings create an ethereal display against Germany's picturesque backdrop. Marvel at the resilience and adaptability displayed by Rosemary beetles (Chrysolina americana) feeding on Lavender bushes. These tiny creatures remind us that even amidst adversity, life finds sustenance and thrives. Journey through an Alpine Wildflower meadow, where a diverse array of species coexist harmoniously.