Corn Lily Collection

Cape Ixia has yellow flowers and incarnate flowers. Corn lily, Ixia species
FLO4596035 Cape Ixia has yellow flowers and incarnate flowers. Corn lily, Ixia species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

Tritonia crocatia, flame freesia Watercolour on vellum, 1794 by Mary Lawrance (fl.1790-1830) Held in the Library and Archives

Usa, Alaska. False hellebore, also known as corn lily, makes for graceful curves in a field near Shakes Lake

L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618097 L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Cornlily, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618121 Cornlily, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

South American Ixia, c. 1766 (hand-coloured engraving)
618112 South American Ixia, c.1766 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, published 1776)

Beargrass in forest, Glacier National Park, Montana Xerophyllum tenax

South American Ixia, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)
South American Ixia, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Cornlily; it is in fact native to South Africa. The Butterfly is possibly a brimstone

Cornlily, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)
Cornlily, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). L Ixia; Cornlily; this is Ixia maculata

L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz
L Ixia (flesh-coloured Ixia) and Stag Beetle, from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Cornlily

False Hellebore, Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
Close up detail of False Hellebore, Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula, South-central Alaska in summertime; Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Tritonia crocatia, flame freesia, M. Lawrance
Watercolour on vellum, 1794 by Mary Lawrance (fl.1790-1830) Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1794

USA, Colorado, Mt. Crested Butte. Meadow wildflowers at sunset. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Colorado, Crested Butte. Corn lily field and wildflowers in summer. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Idaho, Couer d Alene National Forest, Corn Lily with frost

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

USA, Maine

USA, WA, Mt. Rainer NP, Corn Lily (Veratrum viride). NOT AVAILABLE FOR EUROPEAN CLIENTS, NO COMPUTER INDUSTRY USE

Corn Lilly aka False Hellebore in the Cascades of Washington

Green false hellebore (Veratrum viride)
Green false hellebore (Penstemon serrulatus) plant. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Beargrass at Eunice Lake, Mt. Rainier NP, WA, USA

USA, Oregon, Treefrog in False Hellebore

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"Captivating Corn Lily: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Canvas" Plate 232, Vol I showcases the enchanting allure of the corn lily, also known as false hellebore. Nestled amidst a field near Shakes Lake in Alaska, these graceful curves create a mesmerizing sight. In c. 1776 hand-coloured engravings like L Ixia and Stag Beetle capture the essence of this flesh-colored ixia alongside its intricate companion, the stag beetle. The artistry transports us to an era where nature's wonders were meticulously documented. The cornlily is further celebrated in another c. 1766 hand-coloured engraving from South America by Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807). Its vibrant hues and delicate petals are captured with utmost precision, showcasing its undeniable beauty. Glacier National Park in Montana unveils yet another facet of nature's splendor with Beargrass flourishing majestically amidst the forest. Xerophyllum tenax stands tall, adding elegance to this picturesque landscape. Pierre Joseph Buchoz continues his homage to South American flora with his pub. 1776 depiction of the captivating South American Ixia. The artist's attention to detail brings forth its unique charm and allure. Tritonia crocatia or flame freesia adds a burst of color to Mt. Crested Butte in Colorado during sunset hours—a breathtaking display that reminds us of nature's ability to paint masterpieces on Earth's canvas. Crested Butte once again enthralls us with its corn lily fields and wildflowers blooming vibrantly during summer days—an idyllic scene that captures the essence of natural abundance and vitality. Credit for these awe-inspiring images goes out to those who have dedicated their talents towards capturing Mother Nature at her finest—reminding us all that even within our fast-paced world, there exists unparalleled beauty waiting patiently for us to appreciate.