Seed Collection (page 2)

Screwbean Mesquite or Tornillo - corkscrew pods in autumn New Mexico, USA
ROG-12016 Screwbean Mesquite or Tornillo - corkscrew pods in autumn New Mexico, USA. Prosopis pubescens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Kiwi Fruit - cross section showing seeds
DOW-23 KIWI Fruit - cross section showing seeds Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whitneys Cotton Gin
WHITNEYs GIN Eli Whitneys gin of 1793 enabled separation of cotton fibre from its seeds to be done mechanically : this is a modified version in use

Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Black cumin, Nigella sativa, and love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Gingko, ginkgo or maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba. Endangered
Gingko, ginkgo or maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba, Gingko biloba, gingko. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) female feeding on reed seeds covered in frost, Espoo, Finland, January

The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds, from Das Plenarium, 1517

The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Man broadcasting seed in a field against a sun low on the horizon. Painting in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

Isatis tinctoria (woad or glastum)
Antique illustration of Isatis tinctoria (woad or glastum)

Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)
Illustration of a Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)

Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Polypodiaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1812-1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XL, Plate 30 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Polypodiaceae

Spoons & Spices
Sumit Dhuper

Advertisement for Rices Seeds (colour litho) (recto of 3601175)
3601174 Advertisement for Rices Seeds (colour litho) (recto of 3601175) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

The Parable of the Seed - Matthew 15. circa 1688

Olive Tree Branch with Fruits
illustration of a Olive Tree Branch with Fruits

Picture No. 11675582
Scanning Electron micrograph (SEM): Lily Pollen grains. Date:

N. A. USA, Kansas. A sunflower field
N.A. USA, Kansas. A sunflower field

Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1858
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, Plate 83 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae

Chia seeds. Pile of seeds from the chia (Salvia hispanica) plant. Chia is grown commercially for its edible seeds, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and are traditionally eaten in Mexico

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree C016 / 3341
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree. Artwork of a sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree, with a close-up showing a chestnut on a branch (upper right)

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) two adults, feeding at hanging nyger seed feeder in garden, Essex, England, april

Greater Burdock seeds (Arctium lappa) in the autumn

Red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) seeds

Panspermia theory of life
Panspermia, conceptual image. Panspermia is the theory that the seeds of life on Earth, such as water and organic matter, arrived from outer space

Horse Chestnut - single chestnut in spiky sheath
USH-1359 Horse CHESTNUT - Single chestnut in spiky sheath Aesculus hippocastanum Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fossil Araucaria Cones, cross section & full cone, Mid Jurassic, Province Santa Cruz, Argentina
FG-11972 Fossil - Araucaria Cones, cross section & full cone Mid Jurassic, Province Santa Cruz, Argentina. Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Budgerigar - in cage with seeds
LA-5318 Budgerigar - in cage with seeds Melopsittacus undulatus Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ploughing and Dibbing Beans
Artist: British (English) School - Title: Ploughing and Dibbing Beans - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 43.2 x 61

Painted, Passerina ciris and Indigo - at bird feeder south Florida, USA
JZ-1988 Painted, Passerina Ciris and Indigo - at bird feeder south Florida, USA. Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Goldfinches - Fighting at niger feeder Bedfordshire, UK
BB-784 Goldfinches - Fighting at niger feeder UK Carduelis carduelis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bullfinches - Females feeding on berries of Guelder Rose in garden, winter. Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1512 Bullfinches - Females feeding on berries of Guelder Rose in garden, winter. Lower Saxony, Germany. Pyrrhula pyrrhula Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Tarragon, plate 116 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving)
STC176410 Tarragon, plate 116 from A Curious Herbal, published 1782 (colour engraving) by Blackwell, Elizabeth (1707-1758); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

White mustard, Sinapis alba. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Advertising insert, Eppss Cocoa

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

Fennel, 1782. Artist: Elizabeth Blackwell
Fennel, 1782. Plate 288 from A Curious Herbal by Elizabeth Blackwell, published in 1782

Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Willow, White Willow, Yellow Osier, Osier, Sallow, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Plants: Plate 48

Zamia pungens
Plate 1. Watercolour and bodycolour on paper, 1839 by Augusta Innes Withers (c.1791/2-1876). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1839

Aloe vera and asafoetida, Ferula assafoetida.. Aloe vera 1, with flower and leaf, and asafoetida 2, Ferula assafoetida, with flower, leaf, root rhizome and seed

Cauliflower
Illustration of a cauliflower

The hazel (Corylus)
Antique illustration engraving of The hazel (Corylus)

Juglands nigra, black walnut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sorbier des olseleurs
Plate 20 from Le Regne Vegetal Plantes agricoles, Vol 16, 1870

Mancenillier tree
Plate 31 from Le Regne Vegetal Plantes agricoles, Vol 9. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Exploring the Cosmic Origins: Seeds of Life and Beyond" Intriguingly, seeds hold within them the secrets of our cosmic origins. Just like the cosmic microwave background that permeates our universe they can a testament to the vastness and interconnectedness of life. Take for instance Elaeis guineensis Jacq. , commonly known as African oil palm. This seed not only sustains livelihoods but also symbolizes resilience in Southeast Asia's rich culinary tapestry. The spices derived from these seeds add an explosion of flavors to Thai food, tantalizing taste buds across Thailand. Delving into history, we find William Cutbush and Sons meticulously cataloging plant anatomy through Victorian botanical illustrations. Their detailed depictions capture the essence of Ginkgo biloba, also known as maidenhair tree – a living fossil with medicinal properties celebrated since ancient times. Victorian botanical illustrations further unveil nature's pharmacy by showcasing various medicinal and herbal plants. From dandelion seeds gracefully floating away on gentle breezes to Quercus suber or cork oak providing sustainable materials, each seed holds immense potential for both healing and innovation. It was Carl Linnaeus who classified these diverse wonders in his groundbreaking work "Systema Naturae. " His meticulous categorization paved the way for understanding how every seed contributes to Earth's biodiversity. Zooming closer to home, Siskin & Tits flutter around squirrel-proof globe bird feeders in Bedfordshire UK. These tiny creatures rely on seeds as their primary source of nourishment while delighting us with their vibrant presence amidst nature's beauty. Seeds truly encapsulate life's remarkable journey - from their celestial origins hinted at by cosmic microwave background radiation to their vital role in sustaining ecosystems worldwide. Let us cherish these humble yet extraordinary entities that have shaped our planet throughout time immemorial.