Solanales Collection

Mandragora officinarum, mandrake
Illustration of the male and female mandrake, from The herbal of generall historie of plantes (1636) by John Gerard (1545-1612), edited by Thomas Johnson

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

Atropa belladonna, Deadly Nightshade plant

Potato, Solanum tuberosum
From Icones Plantarum medicinalium secundum systema Linni digestarum, 1788-1812 by Joseph Jacob Von Plenck

Capsicum frutesceus, common chilli
Illustration by by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Hyoscyamus niger, black henbane
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ipomoea obscura, morning glory
Watercolour no. 54 from the Nathaniel Wallich Collection, c. 1820s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) Quarry Hangers (SWT), Chaldon, Surrey, England, June

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons, silhouette on white background

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons, silhouette on white background

Chinese Lanterns (Physalis alkekengi), Hydrangea flowers, Poplar leaves (Populus) and Honesty skeletons (Lunaria annua), silhouettes on white background

Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devil s
Sword-billed Hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) feeding at an Angels or Devils Trumpet Flower (Datura sp.). Yanacocha montane cloud forest, Ecuador

Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) parasitic on Gorse (Ulex sp. ), Land's End, Cornwall, UK. September
Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum) parasitic on Gorse (Ulex sp.), Land's End, Cornwall, UK. September

DDE-90038958
USA, Hawaii, Oahu. A Angel's Trumpet flower. Date: 04/05/2009

Collection Of Colorful Peppers

Ipomoea batatas, roots and leaves

Porana oeningen, fossil flower
Fossil flower from the late Miocene Tortonian rocks of Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Morning glory family - Convolvulaceae. Specimen from the Van Breda Collection

Sticky Tailflower watercolour, Ferdinand Bauer
Anthocercis viscosa, Sticky Tailflower. Watercolour by Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826)

Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis by Basil Besler
Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler

Cyphomandra betacea, three tree tomatoes

Ipomoea quamoclit, Cardinal creeper
Specimen of Cardinal creeper (Ipomoea quamoclit) from George Cliffords herbarium

Ipomoea purpurea (L. ) Roth, tall morning-glory
Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth, tall morning-glory. Determinavit G.Staples 6/2008

Solandra sp. cup of gold

Nicotiana tabacum, tobacco
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Mandragora autumnalis, Autumn mandrake
Plate 80 from Ladies Flower Garden Perennials (1843) by Mrs Jane Loudon. Also shows Solanum etuberosum and Physalis viscosa

Hyoscyamus niger, henbane
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Duboisia myoporoides R. Br. Prodr. : 448 (1810), Solanaceae
Britten (1909:144) List, 108 Duboisia myoporoides Br. By Ferdinand Bauer. Drawing 526 x 355 mm, specimen from Sydney region and elsewhere in New South Wales, gathered by Brown, November 1804

Convolvulus coeletis
Illustration by George Forster of Convolvulus coeletis

Ipomoea diversifolia, morning-glory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Annotated in manuscript Pharbitis diversifolia

Calystegia tuguriorum, powhiwhi
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Solanum trifolum specimen from the New York Botanical Garden

Ipomoea indica, morning glory
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Solanum repandum
Illustration of Solanum repandum by George Forster

Morelle tomate, tomato
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Solanum hystrix, Afghan thistle
Plate 107 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Datura stramonium, jimsonweed
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Leptoglossis ferreyraei
A pollen grain of Leptoglossis ferreyraei (polar view) from the family Solanaceae, the tomato family

Leptoglossis lomana
A pollen grain of the Leptoglossis lomana (polar view) from the family Solanacea, the tomato family

Mancragora officinarum, mandrake
Copy of De Materia Medica by the Greek physician Dioscorides. Used as standard medical work up to Middle Ages. Copy made in 1460 and owned by Sir Joseph Banks

Convolvulus arvensis, field bindweed
Ff. 45 Painting by George Forster, made during Captain James Cooks second voyage 1772-1775

Petunia hybrida, petunia
Close-up of a cultivated petunia flower

Ipomoea purpurea, morning glory
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 26 September 1903

Capsicum sp. pepper
A basket of peppers showing the huge variety in size, shape and colour of Capsicum

Solanum dulcamara, climbing nightshade
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1908. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ipomea indica, blue morning glory
Unfinished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771

Convolvulus tricolor, convolvulus
Illustration from Full Directions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Solanum lycopersicum, garden tomato
Drawing of the garden tomato from Herbal (1597) by John Gerard. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Solanales, a fascinating order of flowering plants, encompasses a diverse range of species that captivate with their unique characteristics and intriguing beauty. Among them is the Mandragora officinarum, commonly known as mandrake, which has long been associated with folklore and mythology due to its human-like root shape. Its mystical allure continues to enchant. Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) add an ethereal touch to any landscape with their delicate orange husks resembling miniature lanterns. These skeletal structures create an enchanting silhouette against the backdrop of white backgrounds, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua), also known as silver dollars or money plants, showcase nature's artistry through their translucent papery coverings. As they dry out and reveal the shimmering seeds within, they symbolize both beauty and prosperity. Atropa belladonna, more commonly referred to as Deadly Nightshade plant, exudes an air of danger with its dark berries that are highly toxic if ingested. Yet this plant holds a certain allure due to its historical use in medicine and witchcraft. The humble potato (Solanum tuberosum), a staple food for many cultures worldwide, may seem ordinary at first glance but possesses immense significance in global cuisine. From crispy fries to creamy mashed potatoes, it remains one of the most versatile ingredients loved by all. Hyoscyamus niger or black henbane entices us with its striking purple flowers amidst lush green foliage. This poisonous plant has been used medicinally throughout history but demands caution due to its potent effects on the nervous system. Ipomoea obscura or morning glory enchants us each day as it unfurls vibrant blooms that fade into twilight hues come evening time—a testament to nature's ever-changing palette. Its delicate petals dance gracefully in the breeze while adding splashes of color wherever they grow.