Compositae Collection (page 17)

Edmondia sesamoides, everlasting
Watercolour No. 18 by Ralph Stennett, 1807. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Centaurea glastifolia, yellow star thistle
Watercolour No. 31 from Volume 2 by Simon Taylor, c. mid-1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Anacyclus valentina, anacyclus
Watercolour No. 181 from Volume 1 by Simon Taylor, c. mid-1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural history Museum, London

Helianthus mollis, downy sunflower
Illustration by Frederick Polydore Nodder, 1776. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Stemmacantha uniflora
Illustration from Flora Sibirica (1747-1769) by Johann Georg Gmelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Digitalis purpurea, foxglove
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Inula helenium, elfwort
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Tall blue astor
Folio 78 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysanthemum sp. chrysanthemums
Folio 60 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lathyrus latifolius, everlasting pea
Folio 42 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gelsemium empervirens, yellow jasmine
Centaurea sp. cornflower. Folio 36 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Zinnia sp. zinnia
Plate 35 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Also shows Zinnia verticilata, Elegans, Grandiflora, Sulphurea and Multiflora

Calotis lappulacea, bur daisy
Plate 60 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Chrysanthemum sp. chrysanthemum
Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Annual and biannual plants

Handwritten notes by John Abbot
Handwritten notes to accompany Plate 34, 7 from Volume 16 by John Abbot. Illustration of Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Helianthus tomentosus, Jerusalem artichoke
Watercolour by Margaret Stones, 1982. Stones studied plants under the microscope as well as dried and living specimens. This drawing shows the full sized plant

Senecio vulgaris, groundsel
Folio 46 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Senecio pseudoarnica Less. seaside ragwort
Sketch 11, Newfoundland Volumes. From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Arctotis sp. South African daisy
Watercolour No. 52 by Gertrude Metz, 1777. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Chrysanthemum segetum, corn marigold
Corn marigold in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, July 2004

Tussilago farfara, coltsfoot
Close-up of a coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, March 2003

Echinacea purpurea, purple coneflower

Helichrisum brachteatum, strawflower
Illustration of strawflower (Helichrisum brachteatum) by Sydney Parkinson

Lactuca sativa, lettuce
Plate 19 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Picture depicts a close-up on a lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Illustration entitled Plantes pour salades

Zinnia peruviana, Peruvian zinnia
Sketch 180 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Anthemis cotula, mayweed chamomile
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Helichrysum obconicum
Copper plate by Gabriel Smith from the original drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Barrosoa apiculata
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Eupatorium succulentum

Baccharis pingraea
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Chrysocoma albiflora

Helianthus tubaeformis, southern sunflower
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Callistephus chinensis, China aster
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Leuzea (Leuzea conifera) close-up of flowerhead, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Close-up of Cosmos flowers, Cosmos bipinnatus, Maine

Single Common Zinnia flower in garden with out of focus flower background, Rockport, Maine, Zinnia elegans, Daisy family composite

Common Zinnia flower, Zinnia elegans, Daisy Family Compositae, Maine

Cinnabar moth - two larvae feeding on Common Ragwort. Cornwall, England
DK-132 Cinnabar moth - two larvae feeding on Common Ragwort. Cornwall, England. Callimorpha jacobaeae David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Ragwort - a mass of flowers, England, UK
DK-154 Common Ragwort - a mass of flowers St Michael's Mount, Cornwall, England, UK Senecio jacobaea David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

FOXGLOVE AND HAWKWEED. From left to right: common pink foxglove (digitalis flore rubro), orange hawkweed (compositae) and white foxglove (digitalis flore albo), from Beslers Florilegium, 1613

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) crop, workers covering edge of plastic cover in field, near Newport, Shropshire, England, february

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) young crop, proteced under netting in field, near Northbourne, Kent, England, july

Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) close-up of flowers, Dorset, England, september

Honey bee on New England aster flower
Honey bee (Apis melifera) on New England aster flower (Symphyotrichum novaeangliae)

Bumblebees pollinating a sunflower
Bumblebees (Bombus sp.) pollinating a sunflower. As the bee feeds on nectar in the flower, pollen from the anthers become attached to it. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). This plant is a member of the daisy (Asteraceae) family and is used as a flavouring in cooking

Gerbera flowers (Gerbera sp.)

Camomile flowers (family Asteraceae). This herb is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of toothache, earache, neuralgia and problems with the digestive system

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Compositae, also known as the aster family, is a diverse group of flowering plants that can be found in various habitats around the world. One such habitat is heathland, where an array of colorful and vibrant Compositae species thrive. In this picturesque setting, a European hare gracefully hops through a set aside field that has been seeded with Corn Marigolds, Poppies, and cornflowers near Castellucio di Norcia. The sight is truly breathtaking as these flowers create a stunning tapestry of colors. Moving towards the herb-rich conservation margin around farmland, Ox-eye daisies stand tall among other wildflowers. Their white petals contrast beautifully against the greenery surrounding them. As you observe closely, you notice Dandelion seeds floating away on the gentle breeze - nature's way of dispersing life. Venturing further into this botanical wonderland reveals another member of Compositae: Dahlia pinnata or pinnate dahlia. Its intricate petals form an enchanting display that captures your attention instantly. But it doesn't end there; Edelweiss proudly showcases its delicate beauty amidst rocky terrain in alpine regions. This rare flower symbolizes resilience and strength in adversity. Returning to heathland once more brings us to Helianthus annus or sunflower - a familiar face among Compositae species due to its iconic yellow blooms that follow the sun throughout the day. Taraxacum officinale or dandelion fruiting heads add their own unique charm to this floral symphony as they transform into fluffy spheres ready for dispersal by wind or curious children blowing wishes into existence. Dahlias sp. , with their wide range of shapes and colors, provide endless fascination for botany enthusiasts who marvel at their diversity within one plant family alone. And finally, we encounter a Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly delicately perched on an Ox-eye daisy.