Ornata Collection

Trochilidae hummingbirds: ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris, horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, crimson topaz, Topaza pella, red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura, tufted coquette

Gay-flowered placea, Placea ornata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after G. Miers from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

Dark-coloured catchfly, Silene ornata
5856355 Dark-coloured catchfly, Silene ornata; (add.info.: Dark-coloured crimson catchfly, Silene ornata. Illustration by Henrietta Moriarty from "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse Plants" (1807)

Compact-flowered catchfly, Silene compacta, American wild pink, S. pennsylvanica, ornatental catchfly, S
FLO4670289 Compact-flowered catchfly, Silene compacta, American wild pink, S. pennsylvanica, ornatental catchfly, S. ornata, Virginian catchfly, S. virginica, cut-flowered catchfly, S

DDE-90037033
Ornate Horn Frog, Ceratophrys ornata, Native to Northern South America Date: 30/07/2008

Purple-stained laelia orchid, Cattleya purpurata (Laelia purpurata). Chromolithograph from an illustration by B. Herincq from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne

Copepod species
Species of copepods. Cyclops vulgaris 1-4, Diaptomus castor 5, Cyclops staphylinus 6. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Spotted skipper and painted skipper
Spotted skipper, Hesperilla ornata, and painted skipper, Hesperilla picta (Adorned and painted skippers, Hesperia ornata, Hesperia picta)

Ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, and tufted coquette, Lophornis ornatus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Catchfly or Silene species
Compact-flowered catchfly, Silene compacta, American wild pink, S. pennsylvanica, ornatental catchfly, S. ornata, Virginian catchfly, S. virginica, cut-flowered catchfly, S

Lalage, scottia, templetonia and other species
Ornamental lalage, Lalage ornata, tooth-leaved scottia, Scottia dentata, retuse-leaved templetonia, Templetonia retusa, purple crotalaria, Crotalaria purpurea, and goose-foot aspalathus

Boesenbergia ornata (Kaempferia ornata). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884

Placea ornata, native to Chile. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Bossiaea ornata (Crimson lalage, Lalage ornata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Crinum ornatum
Cape coast lily, Crinum ornatum (Amaryllis ornata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T

Curtis British Entomology Plate 9
Diptera: Anthrax ornata = Thyridanthrax fenestratus (Beautiful Bee-fly) [Plant: Chamaemelum nobile (Anthemis nobilis, Common Chamomile)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 5
Diptera: Ctenophora ornata (Ornamented Gnat) [Plant: Polygonum aviculare (Common Knot-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf (engraving)
2788497 Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of humming bird attached to a leaf)

Picture No. 10735120
Argentine Horned FROG / Wide-mouthed Frog / Ornate Horned Frog - eating Spadefoot Toad.  (Ceratophrys ornata) Date:

Toad / Zoo. Soc / Vol XI
A female toad CERATOPHRYS ORNATA Date: 1885

Mauritius ornate day gecko adult watches for prey from a tree trunk endemic to Mauritius Bras d Eau National Park subject to a Mauritian Wildlife Foundation regeneration programme June North of

Smilax ornata, sarsaparilla, native to Mexico.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Picture No. 10893395
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie - perched on branch (Urocissa ornata) Date:

Picture No. 10893389
Sri Lanka Blue Magpie - perched on branch (Urocissa ornata) Date:

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"Ornata: A World of Beauty and Diversity" Ornata, a term that encompasses various species across different realms of nature, is truly a testament to the beauty and diversity found in our natural world. From Trochilidae hummingbirds to Gay-flowered placea (Placea ornata), this captivating word takes us on a journey through enchanting landscapes. In the avian realm, Ornata introduces us to the mesmerizing Ruby-topaz hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus), with its vibrant plumage and graceful flight. These tiny creatures bring joy as they flit from flower to flower, pollinating plants like Purple-stained laelia orchids (Cattleya purpurata) along their way. But Ornata doesn't stop there; it extends its reach into marine ecosystems too. DDE-90037033, an intriguing copepod species, thrives beneath the ocean's surface. Its intricate design and vital role in maintaining ecological balance remind us of the hidden wonders within our seas. On land, Ornata reveals itself through butterflies like the Spotted skipper and painted skipper. Their delicate wings adorned with intricate patterns add splashes of color to meadows filled with Catchfly or Silene species. Lalage, scottia, templetonia - these are just a few examples among many other fascinating species that bear the name Ornata. Venturing further south towards Chilean landscapes unveils yet another facet of this captivating term. Placea ornata emerges as a native plant boasting exquisite flowers that captivate all who behold them. Meanwhile, Bossiaea ornata stands tall amidst rugged terrains showcasing resilience and adaptability. Lastly but not leastly is Boesenbergia ornate - an exotic plant known for its medicinal properties used by indigenous communities for centuries.