Jussieu Collection

Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora. Monotrope a une fleur. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, Linnea boreale. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium, Tartufo commestibile, Lycoperdon tuber). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Great argonaut, cuttlefish and flying squid
Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, cuttlefish, Sepia tuberculata 2 and European flying squid, Todarodes sagittatus 3. Polpo dell argonauta, Seppia tubercolata, Calamajo sagittato

Goose barnacles, Alepas species 1, 2, Pentalepas laevis 3, Pollicipes 4, and goose neck barnacle, Pollicipes pollicipes 4, 5, extinct Litholepas 6

German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides. Cactus phyllanthoides, Cactus speciosus, Catto elegante. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Tropical pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes indica, Nepente dell Indie. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Jacky lashtail, Amphibolurus muricatus, and Cape dwarf gecko, Lygodactylus capensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba
6337736 Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle)

Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis. Euphoria punicea, Scythalia chinensis, Euforia color di sangue. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Sawfish or carpenter shark, Pristis pristis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Octopus and squid species
Common octopus, Octopus vulgaris 1, musky octopus, Eledone moschata 2, European flying squid, Todarodes sagittatus 3, and glass squid, Cranchia scabra 4

Norway lobster and shrimp
Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus 1, and shrimp, Atya scabra 2. Nefrope di Norvegia, Atia spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae
Crane flower or bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae, Strelitzia della Regina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Tetratheca glandulosa, Tetrateca glandulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata. Critically endangered. Testudo coui. Testuggine coui. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Lyreshead lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus, and brown tree climber, Uranoscodon superciliosus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Snipe or trumpet fish, Macroramphosus scolopax, and Grooved razorfish, Centriscus scutatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Rock snails from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837
5855241 Rock snails from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837,; (add.info.: Murex gyrinus, Murex lotorium, Murex cutaceus)

Razorbill and emperor penguin
5855236 Razorbill and emperor penguin; (add.info.: Razorbill, Alca torda, and emperor penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Sugar glider and northern cuscus
5855226 Sugar glider and northern cuscus; (add.info.: Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps, and northern common cuscus, Phalanger orientalis)

Screw pine, Pandanus utilis
5855219 Screw pine, Pandanus utilis; (add.info.: Screw pine, Pandanus utilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Egyptian tomb bat and serotine bat
5855216 Egyptian tomb bat and serotine bat; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb bat, Taphozous perforatus, and serotine bat, Eptesicus serotinus)

Eagle-owl and tawny owl
5855214 Eagle-owl and tawny owl; (add.info.: Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo, and tawny owl or brown owl, Strix aluco. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Maize
5855209 Maize; (add.info.: Maize, Zea mays. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

Eastern kingbird and Asian paradise flycatcher
5855198 Eastern kingbird and Asian paradise flycatcher; (add.info.: Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi)

Dates
5855197 Dates; (add.info.: Date palm, fruit, Phoenix dactylifera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Striped and spotted hyenas
5855192 Striped and spotted hyenas; (add.info.: Striped hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Barberry
5855189 Barberry; (add.info.: European barberry, Berberis vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Tamarin and squirrel monkey
5855184 Tamarin and squirrel monkey; (add.info.: Tamarin monkey, Saguinus midas, and squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
5855180 Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus; (add.info.: Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull

Pistachio, Pistacia vera
5855175 Pistachio, Pistacia vera; (add.info.: Pistachio, Pistacia vera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis
5855174 Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis; (add.info.: Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium
5855170 Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium; (add.info.: Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of)

Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus
5855153 Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus; (add.info.: Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural)

Breadfruit
5855238 Breadfruit; (add.info.: Breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

Dorstenia contrajerva
5855237 Dorstenia contrajerva; (add.info.: Dorstenia contrajerva. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Fruit bats
5855215 Fruit bats; (add.info.: Geoffroy's rousette bat, Rousettus amplexicaudatus, and western naked-backed fruit bat, Dobsonia peronii)

Badger and civet cat
5855206 Badger and civet cat; (add.info.: European badger, Meles meles, and civet, Civettictis civetta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of)

Marten and wolverine
5855205 Marten and wolverine; (add.info.: Marten, Martes martes, and wolverine, Gulo gulo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural)

Field pea, Pisum arvense
5855202 Field pea, Pisum arvense; (add.info.: Field pea, Pisum arvense. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence)

China aster, Callistephus chinensis
5855162 China aster, Callistephus chinensis; (add.info.: China aster, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Hemlock, Conium maculatum
5855171 Hemlock, Conium maculatum; (add.info.: Hemlock, Conium maculatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Great blue lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica
5855165 Great blue lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica; (add.info.: Great blue lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural)

Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and white-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla
5855150 Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and white-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla; (add.info.: Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and white-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla)

Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis
5855145 Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis; (add.info.: Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Discovering the Enigmatic World of Jussieu: From Ghost Plants to Exotic Creatures" Jussieu, a realm of mystery and fascination, unveils an extraordinary array of wonders. Step into this enchanting world where nature's secrets come alive. Amongst the shadows, the Ghost Plant or Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) emerges as a spectral beauty. Its pale white petals whisper tales of ethereal realms and otherworldly connections. Venture further and encounter the delicate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), its dainty blossoms exuding a sweet fragrance that lingers in the air like whispers from forgotten fairytales. In this botanical haven, we stumble upon American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), revered for its medicinal properties and cherished by ancient cultures for centuries. The majestic Lime Tree or Linden Tree (Tilia alba) stands tall with grace, providing shelter to countless creatures while offering respite under its soothing shade. As we explore Jussieu's shores, we discover clusters of Goose Barnacles clinging tenaciously to rocks—a testament to their resilience amidst crashing waves and turbulent tides. Marvel at the German Empress Cactus (Disocactus phyllanthoides), adorned with vibrant blooms that defy arid landscapes—nature's reminder that beauty can thrive even in adversity. Delve deeper into Jussieu's depths to unearth treasures like Black Truffles (Tuber melanosporum), hidden gems coveted by gourmands worldwide for their earthy aroma and exquisite taste. Witness Jacky Lashtail (Amphibolurus muricatus) basking lazily under the sun—an Australian lizard whose spiky tail adds intrigue to its already captivating presence. Behold the Amboina Sailfin Lizard (Hydrosaurus amboinensis) gracefully gliding through waterways—a true embodiment of elegance and adaptability.