Henslow Collection (page 2)

Cycnoches ventricosum orchid (Ventricose cycnoches, Cycnoches ventricosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Panama-rose or sweet-scented rondeletia, Rondeletia odorata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Morning glory, Ipomoea tricolor (Reddish-blue ipomoea, Ipomoea rubro-coerulea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund

Mimulus roseus x Mimulus cardinalis. Hodsons hybrid mimulus, Mimulus roseo-cardinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Bongardia chrysogonum (Golden-kneed lions leaf, Leontice chrysogonum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Rev. J. S. Henslow from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Sticky nightshade, Solanum sisymbriifolium (Balbis solanum, Solanum balbisii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund

Downy wattle or pubescent acacia, Acacia pubescens. Endangered.Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Tree-like statice, Statice arborea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Gillies philibertia, Philibertia gilliesii (Slender philibertia, Philibertia gracilis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Burne from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Shewy lily, Lilium speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Kaka beak, Clianthus puniceus
Kaka beak, crimson clianthus or glory pea, Clianthus puniceus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Polygala virgata var. speciosa
Showy milkwort, Polygala virgata var. speciosa (Polygala speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Box-leaved barberry, Berberis microphylla (Sweet-fruited berberry, Berberis dulcis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Sweet-flowered luculia, Luculia gratissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Cels hovea, Hovea celsi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Cape of Good Hope crinum, Crinum bulbispermum (Crinum capense). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Showy gooseberry or fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Ribes speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Musk-scented dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium moschatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Nicholson from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Brick-coloured gesnera, Gesnera lateritia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Crown brodiaea, Brodiaea coronaria (Large-flowered brodiaea, Brodiaea grandiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Blazing star, Mentzelia aspera (Stalked mentzelia, Mentzelia stipitata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Priscilla Bury from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Raven-footed gilia, Gilia coronopifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Long knight s-spur, Consolida tenuissima (Most slender delphinium, Delphinium tenuissimum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs

Mrs. Horsfalls ipomoea, Ipomoea horsfalliae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Butterfly mariposa lily or craceful calochortus, Calochortus venustus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Blood-coloured brugmansia, Brugmansia sanguinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Maryland rhexia, Rhexia mariana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Elongated gesneria, Gesneria elongata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Crisped-flowered oncidium, Oncidium crispum
Crisped-flowered oncidium orchid, Oncidium crispum.Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Bowies oxalis, Oxalis bowiei. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Strobilanthes persicifolia (Equal-leaved goldfussia, Goldfussia isophylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund

Rice flower, Calyptrostegia intermedia (Intermediate pimelea, Pimelea intermedia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Hybrid climbing lophospermum, Lophospermum erubescente-scandens (Lophospermum erubescens x Lophospermum scandens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Siebolds clematis, Clematis florida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Pink spider flower or silky grevillea, Grevillea sericea. Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Lady Josikas lilac, Syringa josikaea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Thellusons portulaca, Portulaca thellusonii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Black-eyed Susan vine or winged thunbergia, Thunbergia alata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Errembaults hybrid alstroemeria, Alstroemeria x errembaultii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Racemose genista, Genista bracteolata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Hispid gonolobus, Gonolobus hispidus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Begonia minor (Shining begonia, Begonia nitida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Duke of Devonshires galeandra orchid, Galeandra devoniana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Swan River daisy, Brachycome iberidifolia
Swan River daisy or Iberis-leaved brachycome, Brachycome iberidifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Heterotis canescens (Hoary osbeckia, Osbeckia canescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Mills after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Siphocampylus reticulatus (Revolute siphocampylus, Siphocampylus revolutus). Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by MIlls from Benjamin Maund

Nodding epidendrum orchid, Epidendrum nutans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Splendid hibiscus, Hibiscus splendens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

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Henslow, a name that resonates with the rich history of botany and scientific exploration. In 1838, at Darwin's Christ College Cambridge, Henslow played a pivotal role in shaping the mind of one of the greatest scientists of all time. Amidst his extensive collection, Henslow nurtured an array of remarkable plants. One such beauty was the Madagascar jasmine, Marsdenia floribunda, with its delicate white flowers exuding a captivating fragrance that filled the air. Another gem in Henslow's garden was the Common heath, Epacris impressa. Its vibrant pink blossoms stood out against lush green foliage and attracted numerous pollinators to their nectar-filled blooms. The Long-leaved euthales, Euthales macrophylla, showcased its elegance with long slender leaves cascading gracefully from its branches. It served as a stunning backdrop for other botanical wonders within Henslow's sanctuary. Among these treasures was the Paphiopedilum insigne orchid - an enchanting flower boasting intricate patterns on its petals and emitting an intoxicating scent that mesmerized anyone who came across it. The Vine lilac or waraburra, Hardenbergia violacea added a splash of purple to Henslow's collection. Its climbing vines adorned fences and trellises while producing clusters of dainty flowers that danced in harmony with every breeze. In contrast to these gentle beauties stood the Crown of thorns, Euphorbia milii var. Splendens - a striking plant known for its sharp spines and vibrant red bracts surrounding small yellow flowers. A true testament to nature's ability to balance gracefulness with resilience. Delicate yet resilient Salmon correa or neat correa (Correa pulchella) graced Henslow's garden too; showcasing bell-shaped flowers ranging from pale pink to deep salmon hues – each petal a testament to nature's artistry.