Saxifragales Collection (page 2)

Lesser London pride (Saxifraga cuneifolia) (colour litho)
2639084 Lesser London pride (Saxifraga cuneifolia) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cobweb Saxifrage (Saxifraga arachnoidea) (colour litho)
2639078 Cobweb Saxifrage (Saxifraga arachnoidea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Encrusted Saxifrage (Saxifraga crustata) (colour litho)
2639095 Encrusted Saxifrage (Saxifraga crustata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Furrowed Saxifrage (Saxifraga exarata, Saxifraga exarata var
2639086 Furrowed Saxifrage (Saxifraga exarata, Saxifraga exarata var. compacta, Saxifraga exarata ssp. moschata) (colour litho) by German School

Rock Saxifrage (Saxifraga controversa, Saxifraga adscendens) (colour litho)
2639081 Rock Saxifrage (Saxifraga controversa, Saxifraga adscendens) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dark Stonecrop (Sedum atratum, Sedum rubens) (colour litho)
2639067 Dark Stonecrop (Sedum atratum, Sedum rubens) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea) (colour litho)
2639065 Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Pink and pale yellow Peony, USA

Pink peony, USA

Stonecrop (Sedum sp. ) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, June
Stonecrop (Sedum sp.) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, June

Rockfoil flowers (Saxifraga bourgaeana) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Paeonia cv
Plate 2 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia humilis. Dried specimen taken from the museum herbarium. Cultivated at Boxford Suffolk by Miss Jenny Robinson. Source probably South of France

Paeonia sp. by Clara Pope
Plate 2 from bound volume. Bodycolour on card, 1821 by Clara Pope (ca.1768-1838). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1821

Aizoon rockfoil (Saxifraga aizoon)
Illustration of a Aizoon rockfoil (Saxifraga aizoon)

Ribes rubrum, Redcurrant

Ribes uva-crispa, Gooseberry

Ribes sativum, common currant
Plate 30 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Berry Fruit
Plate 46 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Fruits en Baies (grangeur naturelle)

Paeonia sp. paeony
Plate 4 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia moutan cv
Plate 8 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ribes sativum, white and red currants
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia officinalis, common peony
Drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1906. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia officinalis, peony
Watercolour 5 by G. van Kouwenhoven from the Dutch Collection. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia veitchii, veitchii peony
Dried specimen of Paeonia veitchii, veitchii peony stored in the museum herbarium, plant collected in 1945

Paeonia corallina. Dried specimen from the museum herbarium. Origin Steep Aohimes, cultivated at Sedbury. Collected 21.5.06

Saxifraga hirculus, Marsh saxifrage
Originally published in: Exoticarum aliarumque minus cognitarum Plantarum centuria prima by Breyne, Jakob (1637-1697) Published in Gedani (Danzig) 1678. Natural History Museums Botany Library

Paeonia officinalis, common peony
Drawing 1/25 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paeonia suffruticosa, tree peony
Plate 2 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

Sixteen varieties of gooseberries

Pivoine odorante, moutan peony
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Purple Mountain Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Prickly Saxifrage (Saxifraga tricuspidata) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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"Saxifragales: A Captivating World of Flora and Fauna" European honey bee (Apis mellifera) finds sustenance in the vibrant flowers of ice plants (Sedum spectabile), showcasing nature's intricate connections. Delicate peonies (Paeonia sp. ) grace gardens with their enchanting blooms, a testament to the beauty that nature effortlessly creates. In Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) supports clusters of zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha), offering a glimpse into the fascinating underwater ecosystem. The captivating Paeonia moutan cv stands tall with its regal presence, exuding elegance and charm in every petal. Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) showcases viviparous growth as it produces new life through vegetative reproduction, reminding us of nature's resilience and adaptability. Mt Vettore in Umbria, Italy becomes adorned with the exquisite Peony (Paeonia officinalis), painting a picturesque scene amidst June's warm embrace. Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) emerges amongst opposite-leaved golden-saxifrages, creating an enchanting contrast between vibrant reds and lush greens. Witness the mesmerizing transformation as liquidambar/sweetgum tree leaves change to autumn colors - a true spectacle that reminds us of nature's ever-changing beauty. Alpine saxifrages (Saxifraga nivalis), rare inhabitants of high mountains in the UK, stand resilient against harsh conditions while adding delicate splashes of white to rugged landscapes. Purple saxifrages' tenacity shines through as Saxifraga oppositifolia thrives in Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, Wales, UK - a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity.