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Gentianales Collection

"Gentianales: A Colorful Tapestry of Floral Wonders" From the enchanting Gardenia taitensis, also known as Tahitian gardenia

Background imageGentianales Collection: Gardenia taitensis, Tahitian gardenia

Gardenia taitensis, Tahitian gardenia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Gardenia florida

Background imageGentianales Collection: Sabatia bartramii, savannah pink & Eacles imperialis, imperi

Sabatia bartramii, savannah pink & Eacles imperialis, imperi
Drawing 11 (Ewan 38) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageGentianales Collection: Marsdenia mollissima

Marsdenia mollissima
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cynanchum crassifolium

Background imageGentianales Collection: Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England

Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica) a scarce plant, endemic to England, growing here at Durlston Head in Dorset, England, UK, May

Background imageGentianales Collection: Gentiana sp. purple gentian

Gentiana sp. purple gentian
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageGentianales Collection: Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Desert rose (Adenium obesum) tree in flower, Bogoria Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageGentianales Collection: Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) flower, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageGentianales Collection: Wax flower (Hoya serpens) close up of flowers. Cultivated plant from Himalayas

Wax flower (Hoya serpens) close up of flowers. Cultivated plant from Himalayas

Background imageGentianales Collection: Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Caralluma socotrana in blossom, near lake Magadi, Kenya

Background imageGentianales Collection: Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) a common woodland plant

Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) a common woodland plant. Buckholt Wood, Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Background imageGentianales Collection: Spring gentian (Gentiana verna) on Widdybank Fell, Upper Teesdale, Pennines

Spring gentian (Gentiana verna) on Widdybank Fell, Upper Teesdale, Pennines, County Durham, England, UK, June

Background imageGentianales Collection: Triglav gentian (Gentiana terglouensis) Passo di Falzarego, near Cortina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy

Triglav gentian (Gentiana terglouensis) Passo di Falzarego, near Cortina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy. July

Background imageGentianales Collection: Shetland sheepdog running in Common bluet (Houstonia caerulea) field. Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Shetland sheepdog running in Common bluet (Houstonia caerulea) field. Haddam, Connecticut, USA. May

Background imageGentianales Collection: Flowers (Mussaenda pubescens) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China

Flowers (Mussaenda pubescens) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. May

Background imageGentianales Collection: Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum), Ramena, Madagascar

Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum), Ramena, Madagascar

Background imageGentianales Collection: Appennine Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana dinarica) in flower, on roadside below Gran Sasso

Appennine Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana dinarica) in flower, on roadside below Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Background imageGentianales Collection: Bladder Gentian (Gentiana utriculosa) (colour litho)

Bladder Gentian (Gentiana utriculosa) (colour litho)
2639247 Bladder Gentian (Gentiana utriculosa) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Triglav Gentian (Gentiana terglouensis, Gentiana imbricata) (colour litho)

Triglav Gentian (Gentiana terglouensis, Gentiana imbricata) (colour litho)
2639243 Triglav Gentian (Gentiana terglouensis, Gentiana imbricata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana excisa) (colour litho)

Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana excisa) (colour litho)
2639239 Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis, Gentiana excisa) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Great Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea) (colour litho)

Great Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea) (colour litho)
2639231 Great Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Blue Feltwort (Lomatogonium Carinthiacum) (colour litho)

Blue Feltwort (Lomatogonium Carinthiacum) (colour litho)
2639230 Blue Feltwort (Lomatogonium Carinthiacum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana pumila) (colour litho)

Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana pumila) (colour litho)
2639244 Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana pumila) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Background imageGentianales Collection: Spotted Gentian (Gentiana punctata) (colour litho)

Spotted Gentian (Gentiana punctata) (colour litho)
2639233 Spotted Gentian (Gentiana punctata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Austrian Bedstraw (Galium Austriacum, Galium silvestre (var

Austrian Bedstraw (Galium Austriacum, Galium silvestre (var
2639119 Austrian Bedstraw (Galium Austriacum, Galium silvestre (var. glabrum), Galium commutatum) (colour litho) by German School

Background imageGentianales Collection: Tauern Gentian (Gentiana frigida) (colour litho)

Tauern Gentian (Gentiana frigida) (colour litho)
2639241 Tauern Gentian (Gentiana frigida) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana nana, Gentianella nana) (colour litho)

Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana nana, Gentianella nana) (colour litho)
2639236 Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana nana, Gentianella nana) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Danes Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana tenella, Gentianella tenella

Danes Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana tenella, Gentianella tenella
2639235 Danes Dwarf Gentian (Gentiana tenella, Gentianella tenella, Comastoma tenellum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Alpine Gentian (Gentiana nivalis) (colour litho)

Alpine Gentian (Gentiana nivalis) (colour litho)
2639248 Alpine Gentian (Gentiana nivalis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Bavarian Gentian (Gentiana Bavarica) (colour litho)

Bavarian Gentian (Gentiana Bavarica) (colour litho)
2639242 Bavarian Gentian (Gentiana Bavarica) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Pygmy Gentian (Gentiana prostrata) (colour litho)

Pygmy Gentian (Gentiana prostrata) (colour litho)
2639249 Pygmy Gentian (Gentiana prostrata) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna, Gentiana angulosa, Gentiana aestiva) (colour litho)

Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna, Gentiana angulosa, Gentiana aestiva) (colour litho)
2639246 Spring Gentian (Gentiana verna, Gentiana angulosa, Gentiana aestiva) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Froelichs Gentian (Gentiana Froelichii) (colour litho)

Froelichs Gentian (Gentiana Froelichii) (colour litho)
2639240 Froelichs Gentian (Gentiana Froelichii) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Clusius Gentian (Gentiana Clusii, Gentiana acaulis) (colour litho)

Clusius Gentian (Gentiana Clusii, Gentiana acaulis) (colour litho)
2639238 Clusius Gentian (Gentiana Clusii, Gentiana acaulis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Swiss Bedstraw (Galium Helveticum, Galium rupicolum, Galium megalospermum) (colour litho)

Swiss Bedstraw (Galium Helveticum, Galium rupicolum, Galium megalospermum) (colour litho)
2639118 Swiss Bedstraw (Galium Helveticum, Galium rupicolum, Galium megalospermum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Short-leaved Gentian (Gentiana brachyphylla) (colour litho)

Short-leaved Gentian (Gentiana brachyphylla) (colour litho)
2639245 Short-leaved Gentian (Gentiana brachyphylla) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Willow Gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea) (colour litho)

Willow Gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea) (colour litho)
2639237 Willow Gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Brown Gentian (Gentiana Pannonica) (colour litho)

Brown Gentian (Gentiana Pannonica) (colour litho)
2639234 Brown Gentian (Gentiana Pannonica) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Purple Gentian (Gentiana purpurea) (colour litho)

Purple Gentian (Gentiana purpurea) (colour litho)
2639232 Purple Gentian (Gentiana purpurea) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Felwort (Sweertia perennis) (colour litho)

Felwort (Sweertia perennis) (colour litho)
2639229 Felwort (Sweertia perennis) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora" (Atlas der Alpenflora)

Background imageGentianales Collection: Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major)

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Background imageGentianales Collection: Close up of flowers (Mussaenda pubescens) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture

Close up of flowers (Mussaenda pubescens) Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong prefecture, Yunnan province, China, May

Background imageGentianales Collection: Milkweed (Asclepias mellodora), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest

Milkweed (Asclepias mellodora), Intervales State Park, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Background imageGentianales Collection: Succulent trees (Pachypodium rutenbergianum) low angle view, Ramena, Madagascar

Succulent trees (Pachypodium rutenbergianum) low angle view, Ramena, Madagascar

Background imageGentianales Collection: RF- Spring gentian (Gentiana verna) flower, Liechtenstein, June

RF- Spring gentian (Gentiana verna) flower, Liechtenstein, June

Background imageGentianales Collection: Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) feeding on bedstraw (Galium) species

Small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) feeding on bedstraw (Galium) species. Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, August

Background imageGentianales Collection: Trumpet / Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Trumpet / Stemless Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Background imageGentianales Collection: Trumpet / Stemless Gentian flower (Gentiana acaulis) looking down the middle of the flower

Trumpet / Stemless Gentian flower (Gentiana acaulis) looking down the middle of the flower, showing five-fold symmetry. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Background imageGentianales Collection: Nerium oleander, oleander

Nerium oleander, oleander



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"Gentianales: A Colorful Tapestry of Floral Wonders" From the enchanting Gardenia taitensis, also known as Tahitian gardenia, to the delicate Sabatia bartramii or savannah pink and the majestic Eacles imperialis or imperial moth, a diverse order of flowering plants that never fails to captivate. In the meadows of England, one can stumble upon the elusive Early or English gentian (Gentianella anglica), a rare gem endemic to this land. Its vibrant blue petals stand out against lush greenery, reminding us of its preciousness. The purple gentians (Gentiana sp. ) add a touch of royalty with their regal hues. These elegant flowers grace mountainsides and alpine landscapes, casting a spell on all who encounter them. Traveling across continents brings us to Kenya's Bogoria Game Reserve, where Desert rose (Adenium obesum) trees burst into bloom. Their striking flowers create an awe-inspiring sight amidst the African wilderness. Closer to home in Norfolk, England, Ladys bedstraw (Galium verum) adds a splash of sunshine with its golden blooms during August. This common woodland plant fills the air with its sweet fragrance and attracts buzzing bees and fluttering butterflies. Hoya serpens or wax flower takes us on an exotic journey to the Himalayas. Its intricate blossoms entice our senses while serving as a testament to nature's artistry. Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) blankets forest floors with its dainty white flowers and releases a delightful aroma reminiscent of freshly mown grass. This humble plant reminds us that beauty can be found even in simplicity. In Haddam, Connecticut USA, Common bluet fields come alive as Shetland sheepdogs frolic through them joyfully. The vibrant blue hues merge harmoniously with nature's playful companions.