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Rutaceae Collection

Rutaceae, also known as the rue family, is a diverse group of plants that includes some of our favorite citrus fruits and aromatic herbs

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus sinensis, sweet orange

Citrus sinensis, sweet orange

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Curry leaves, Sri Lanka

Curry leaves, Sri Lanka

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Cirtus paradisi, grapefruit

Cirtus paradisi, grapefruit
Tab 65 from Histoire naturelle des Orangers 1818-1820 by Antoine Risso. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This illustration is entitled Pompelmouse chadec

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Melissa officinalis, lemon balm

Melissa officinalis, lemon balm
A painting from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Orange de Malte, Maltese blood orange

Orange de Malte, Maltese blood orange
Tab 13 from Histoire Naturelle des Orangers 1818 by Antoine Risso (1777-1845). Picture shows a close-up of the whole orange

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus medica, lime

Citrus medica, lime
Illustrations of various lime varieties (Citrus medica), Pati Limoo; Hakagi Limoo; Gora Limoo; Chaen-gori Limoo; Kumural Limoo; Nature of Runjhore; Tablha Limoo

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Correa alba, white correa

Correa alba, white correa
Finished watercolour by James Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus paradisi, grapefruit

Citrus paradisi, grapefruit
Tab 61 from Histoire naturelle des Orangers 1818-1820 by Antoine Risso. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This illustration is entitled Pompelmouse pompoleon

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Orange tree (Citrus sinensis) flowers and fruit, Crete, Greece, April 2009

Orange tree (Citrus sinensis) flowers and fruit, Crete, Greece, April 2009

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Butterwort (Pinguicula gigantea) leaves, insectivorous plants, cultivated specimen

Butterwort (Pinguicula gigantea) leaves, insectivorous plants, cultivated specimen

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Orange (Citrus sinensis) tree flowers. Cultivated plant

Orange (Citrus sinensis) tree flowers. Cultivated plant

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) visiting flower of Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Umbria

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) visiting flower of Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Umbria, Italy. May

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Lemon (Citrus limon) flower, buds and fruit, Umbria, Italy. June

Lemon (Citrus limon) flower, buds and fruit, Umbria, Italy. June

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 68. Correa speciosa, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 68. Correa speciosa, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670374 Page 68. Correa speciosa, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Rue, plate 7 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)

Rue, plate 7 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC176424 Rue, plate 7 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 248. Zieria laevigata, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 248. Zieria laevigata, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670604 Page 248. Zieria laevigata, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 66. Boronia serrulata, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 66. Boronia serrulata, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670372 Page 66. Boronia serrulata, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 194. Zieria lanceolata / Zieria smithii; 195. A bad figure of a species of Calythrix

Page 194. Zieria lanceolata / Zieria smithii; 195. A bad figure of a species of Calythrix
5670552 Page 194. Zieria lanceolata/Zieria smithii; 195. A bad figure of a species of Calythrix... c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 221. Eriostemon, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 221. Eriostemon, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670574 Page 221. Eriostemon, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 174. Crowea saligna, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 174. Crowea saligna, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670536 Page 174. Crowea saligna, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Page 78. Philotheca australis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)

Page 78. Philotheca australis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670384 Page 78. Philotheca australis, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 1/2

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive to pollinators. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Wet Fox (Phuopsis stylosa) Rombergpark, Dortmund, Germany

Wet Fox (Phuopsis stylosa) Rombergpark, Dortmund, Germany

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Swallowtail Caterpillar on Dictamnus Stem, Karlstadt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Swallowtail Caterpillar on Dictamnus Stem, Karlstadt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus bergamia, bergamia orange

Citrus bergamia, bergamia orange
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Lychnis coronata

Lychnis coronata
Watercolour on paper, 1777 by Getrude Metz (1746-1793). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1777

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower

Strelitzia reginae, bird of paradise flower
Watercolour on card, 1880-1913 by Emily J. Balston (nee Whitehead) (1848-1914). Held in the Library and Archives

Background imageRutaceae Collection: USA, Florida, detail of orange tree

USA, Florida, detail of orange tree

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Patio of the Museo de Bellas Artes and Museo Julio Romero de Torres, Cordoba, Andalucia

Patio of the Museo de Bellas Artes and Museo Julio Romero de Torres, Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Flower and leaf of the Lemon

Flower and leaf of the Lemon

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Orange (Citrus sinensis) habit, with fruit, growing in lead planter, Aberglasney Gardens

Orange (Citrus sinensis) habit, with fruit, growing in lead planter, Aberglasney Gardens, Carmarthenshire, Wales, July

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Halved Lemon

Halved Lemon

Background imageRutaceae Collection: A green lime

A green lime

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus fruits, boxes filled with fresh Oranges and Lemons, close up

Citrus fruits, boxes filled with fresh Oranges and Lemons, close up

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus aurantifolia, different sized whole and halved Limes, view from above

Citrus aurantifolia, different sized whole and halved Limes, view from above

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus aurantifolia, flesh sides of a halved Lime

Citrus aurantifolia, flesh sides of a halved Lime

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Citrus hystrix, two Kaffir Lime leaves, close up

Citrus hystrix, two Kaffir Lime leaves, close up

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Sliced oranges

Sliced oranges

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Six round oranges with leaves

Six round oranges with leaves

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Curry leaves

Curry leaves

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Burning-bush or False Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Rutaceae, herbaceous perennial plant

Burning-bush or False Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Rutaceae, herbaceous perennial plant
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume III, Plate 22 by Francesco Peyrolery: Burning-bush or False Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Rutaceae

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Lemon (Citrus limon Burm), Rutaceae, small tree grown for its fruits native to tropical Asia

Lemon (Citrus limon Burm), Rutaceae, small tree grown for its fruits native to tropical Asia, watercolor, 1770-1781
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXII, Plate 35 by Giovanni Antonio Bottione: Lemon (Citrus limon Burm), Rutaceae. Small tree grown for its fruits native to tropical Asia

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Lemon (Citrus limonium), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa

Lemon (Citrus limonium), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa
Botany - Rutaceae - Lemon (Citrus limonium). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa

Background imageRutaceae Collection: Bitter orange (Citrus bigaradia sinensis), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau

Bitter orange (Citrus bigaradia sinensis), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa
Botany - Rutaceae - Bitter orange (Citrus bigaradia sinensis). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pancrace Bessa



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Rutaceae, also known as the rue family, is a diverse group of plants that includes some of our favorite citrus fruits and aromatic herbs. From the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) to the tangy grapefruit (Cirtus paradisi), this family offers a wide range of flavors and scents. In Sri Lanka, curry leaves are an essential ingredient in many dishes, adding their distinct aroma and flavor. Meanwhile, the lime (Citrus medica) brings its zesty freshness to countless recipes around the world. And let's not forget about lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), which infuses teas and desserts with its delightful lemony taste. For those seeking unique varieties, there's the Maltese blood orange called Orange de Malte – a vibrant fruit that adds a pop of color to any dish or drink. The white correa (Correa alba) showcases delicate flowers that brighten up gardens with their beauty. The Common rue flower (Ruta graveolens), cultivated in Surrey, England, UK, boasts small yellow blooms that add charm to herb gardens. In Crete, Greece, April 2009 witnessed stunning displays of orange tree flowers and fruit from Citrus sinensis trees – truly a sight for sore eyes. Nature never ceases to amaze us; even insectivorous plants like Butterwort (Pinguicula gigantea) captivate our attention with their sticky leaves designed to catch unsuspecting insects. Lastly but certainly not leastly are the captivating orange tree flowers themselves - these blossoms on cultivated plants emit an enchanting fragrance that fills the air with sweetness. With such diversity within Rutaceae family members like Citrus sinensis or Curry leaves from Sri Lanka or even Grapefruits like Cirtus paradisi - it's no wonder they have become beloved ingredients worldwide.