Myrtales Collection

Eucalyptus crebra, narrow leaved ironbark tree
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outine drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Metrosideros excelsa, Christmas tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Eucalyptus pruinosa, silver-leaved box
Plate 56 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Oenothera grandiflora, evening primrose
Unnumbered drawing (Tab IV) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Oenothera parviflora L. & Oenothera biennis L
Northern evening-primrose and common evening-primrose by John Miller, first published in Figures of the most beautiful, useful

Rhexia speciosa
Plate 4 from Voyage aux Regions Equinoniales (1806) Pt V1, Botanique, Sect 2, by Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Jacques Alexandre Bonpland

Aerial view of southern tip of Dominica, Scotts Head. It divides Atlantic from Caribbean sea. Dominica, West Indies. October 2020

Purple-loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) watercolour illustration

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus rubritorquis) pair examining hole in Eucalyptus as a potential nesting hollow. Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia

Rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) bark, Costa Rica

Fireweed / Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, July

Water chestnut (Trapa natans) viewed from underwater, in Danube Delta, Romania, June

Kreffts gliders (Petarus notatus) two in Eucalypt (Myrtaceae) tree on branch with blossom at night, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) feeding on Beach Almond (Terminalia catappa) Lockhart River Foreshore, Lockhart River, Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) feeding on Beach Almond (Terminalia catappa) Lockhart River Foreshore, Lockhart River, Cape York Peninsula, Australia

Ant (Formicidae) nectaring on Geraldton waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum). Western Australia Botanic Garden, Kings Park, Perth, Australia. November

Wildflower drifts on disused railway line, flowers include Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) and Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma. Focus stacked

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) flower spikes in evening light, Scotland, UK, September

Brown banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) pollinating Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, September

Rivolis hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) nectaring on Fuchsia (Fuchsia sp) flower. Costa Rica

Freshwater pools on Waterfall Creek, at the top of Gunlom Falls. Mary River, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. March 2014

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) nectaring on Purple Loosestrife in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp. ) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp.) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna) in eucalyptus, Tasmania, Australia

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying to feed on Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Orchard oriole (Icterus spurius) male feeding on Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon pallidus) flowers. South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) eating gum (Eucalyptus sp)
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) eating gum (Eucalyptus sp.) leaves in a tree, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia

Eucalypt rainforest along Otway Lighthouse Road, Cape Otway, The Otways, Victoria, Australia. April 2021

Male Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) perched on snow-covered dead stem of Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), from which it will eat seeds, New York, USA

Pimpernel Willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium, Epilobium alpinum) (colour litho)
2639063 Pimpernel Willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium, Epilobium alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

rosemary-leaved willowherb (Epilobium rosmarinifolium, Epilobium Dodonaei) (colour litho)
2639061 rosemary-leaved willowherb (Epilobium rosmarinifolium, Epilobium Dodonaei) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chickweed Willowherb (Epilobium alsinefolium, Epilobium origanifolium) (colour litho)
2639062 Chickweed Willowherb (Epilobium alsinefolium, Epilobium origanifolium) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vochysia tree and rainforest landscape, Copalinga Reserve, Ecuador, December 2018

Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) flowering at dusk in garden, Surrey, England, UK. August

Large-flowered evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana). Bulls eye in centre of flower fluorescing in UV light guides pollinators to nectaries. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) with proboscis extended. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK. August

Melastome (Melastoma polyanthum) flowering in forest, steamy from thermal spring. Tengchong, Yunnan Province, China

Santa Cruz Island highlands with Puntudo spatter cone and lush vegetation with Cyathea treeferns and Miconia, Galapagos, Ecuador

Crimson / Lemon bottlebrush flower (Malaleuca / Callistemon citrinus), an introduced species from Australia, Kilada, Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, July 2013

Autumnal foliage of Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) Kluane National Park, Yukon Territories, Canada, September

Vanzolinis Spiny-chest Frog 1+Alsodes vanzolinii+2 on Eucalyptus leaves, endemic to the Nahuelbuta mountain range, Chile, December. Critically Endangered species

Lawsonia inermis, henna plant
Illustration number 86 from the Feilding Collection held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pollen sketch by Francis Bauer
Francis Bauers pollen watercolour sketch from the Natural History Museums Botany Library. Page 63, showing Centaurea, Clarkia, Achilia, Bignonia and other pollen

Fireweed flower detail, Alaska, USA
Close-up of fireweeds (Chamaenerion angustifolium) flowering plant growing in a field in Summer; Ruby, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

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Myrtales, a diverse order of flowering plants, encompasses a wide range of fascinating species. From the majestic Eucalyptus crebra, known as the narrow-leaved ironbark tree, to the iconic Metrosideros excelsa that adorns our homes during Christmas as the beloved Christmas tree. The silver-leaved box, scientifically called Eucalyptus pruinosa, captivates with its shimmering foliage. Intriguingly beautiful flowers also belong to this order; one such example is Oenothera grandiflora or evening primrose. Its vibrant blooms add a touch of elegance to any garden. Additionally, Oenothera parviflora L. And Oenothera biennis L. , both members family, showcase their delicate petals in various shades. Nature's wonders extend beyond landforms too. Rhexia speciosa thrives in wetlands and showcases stunning pink blossoms against lush greenery. Meanwhile, Punica granatum or pomegranate trees bear delicious fruits while adding splashes of red to landscapes. From an aerial view at Scotts Head in Dominica's southern tip lies an awe-inspiring sight where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea—a testament to nature's boundaries blending harmoniously together. Hybrid Poplar trees grace us with their autumnal charm at Boardman Tree Farm near Irrigon—an enchanting spectacle painted by nature itself. The Red-collared lorikeet pair curiously examines a hole within an Eucalyptus tree—showcasing not only their vibrant plumage but also highlighting how these trees provide shelter for wildlife. Costa Rica boasts the mesmerizing Rainbow eucalyptus bark (Eucalyptus deglupta), showcasing nature's artistic palette through its multicolored trunk—a true marvel worth witnessing firsthand.