3,444 Free Artworks of Vintage Botanical Illustration

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The St. John's Wort Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868)

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Edible Fig. Ficus carica. Blackwell, E., A curious herbal, vol. 1: t. 125 (1737) [E. Blackwell]

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Rosy Tinted Laelia. Laelia rubescens [as Laelia peduncularis]. Fragrant pink flowers on 3 foot long spikes. Grows on tree trunks in deciduous forests of Mexico and Central America.

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Rose Charles Lefèbvre. Large flowers with fine fragrance, on shapely shrubs with long, arching canes. Repeat bloom is reliable. (circa 1862-65)

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Native Wisteria, Wild Sarsaparilla. Hardenbergia comptoniana. Vigorous twining vine, with mauve to purple flowers in winter and spring. Native to Western Australia. Illustration by Sarah Ann Drake. (1836)

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Peach. By P.J. Redouté (1827-1833)

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New South Wales waratah. Telopea speciosissima. Large shrub in the Proteaceae family. Endemic to New South Wales, Australia. It is the floral emblem of that state.

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Bluet, and Coquelicot. Blue cornflower (Cyanus segetum) and Red cornflower (Poppy, Papaver rhoeas). Les fleurs animées, vol. 2 (1867)

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Variegated honeysuckle. La Belgique horticole, journal des jardins et des vergers, vol. 21- t. (1871)

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Bear's breeches, Smooth Bears breech (Acanthus mollis) and Butterfly Weed, Orange Apocynum (Asclepias tuberosa). The new botanic garden (1812)

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Chinese Trumpet Vine, Trumpet Creeper. Campsis grandiflora [as Tecoma grandiflora] with Mangrove Humming Birds.

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Vanilla Passion Vine. Passiflora antioquiensis, as Tacsonia vanvolxemii. Illustrierte Garten-Zeitung (1865)

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Frangipani, pagoda tree, red jasmine, Plumeria rubra. Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa]

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Strawberry tree. Arbutus unedo. Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa]

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Menispermaceae. The moon seed tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868)

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Bombaceae. The Silk-cotton Tree Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868)

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The Honeysuckle Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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The Mistletoe Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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Tropaeolaceae. The Indian Cress or Nasturtium Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868)

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The Madder Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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The Teazle Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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Globe Amaranth. Gomphrena globosa. Moninckx, J., Moninckx atlas, vol. 1: t. 18 (1682)

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Acineta superba. Fragrant, long-lasting, 3 inch flowers in blended shades of red, brown, and white. Grows in the canopy of mountain forests of Venezuela to Peru. Edwards’s Botanical Register, vol. 29 (1843) [S.A. Drake]

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Honeysuckle azalea

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Willowleaf Angelonia. Angelonia salicariifolia. Sweetly fragrant, Snapdragon-like flowers on 2 foot perennials. Highly valued for both ease of growth and fragrance. Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa]

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Anthurium andegavense. Flore des serres et des jardins de l'Europe v.23 (1880)

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Temnadenia odorifera [as Echites francisceus]

Solanum quercifolium syn. Solanum septemlobum. Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa]

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Ranunculus asiaticus L. var. hort. Herbier général de l’amateur, vol. 8 (1817-1827) [P. Bessa]

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Fringed Dendrobium. Dendrobium fimbriatum. The American flora vol. 2, by Strong, Asa B. (1855)

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White poppy, Breadseed poppy. Papaver somniferum. The American flora vol. 2, by Strong, Asa B. (1855)

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Hops vine. Humulus lupulus. The fragrant flowers of this vine, provide bitterness, flavor, and preservative properties.

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The Goodenia Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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The Valerian Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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Pitcairnia ringens. Showy spikes of red tubular flowers; a bromeliad endemic to Mexico. Deutsches Magazin fur Garten- und Blumenkunde; Stuggart, G. Weise. (1854)

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Shoofly, flower-of-an-hour, bladder hibiscus. Hibiscus trionum [as Ketmia vesicaria vulgaris] Hortus Romanus juxta Systema Tournefortianum, Bonelli, Giorgio, vol. 1 (1783-1816)

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Japonica. (Kerria japonica var. pleniflora foliis variegatis). and Japanese honeysuckle. Lonicera japonica var. aureo-reticulata (as Lonicera brachypoda var. aureo-reticulata) Illustrierte Garten-Zeitung (1865)

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Cardinal flower. Lobelia cardinalis North American wild flowers, Walcott, Mary Vaux, vol. 4 (1925)

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Fuchsia macrostigma attracting hummingbirds. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 2 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Large-flowered Sobralia. Sobralia macrantha. Native to Mexico and Central America.

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Echeveria. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 6 (1887) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Passiflora penduliflora. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 2 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Mandevilla martiana. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Begonia cinnabarina. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Ecuadorian hillstar hummingbird (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) with Flower of the Andes (Chuquiraga jussieui).

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Black-tongued Orchid. Dendrobium amplum. (Paxton's) Magazine of Botany and Register Vol. 7 (1840)

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Geranium Quadricolor, Tricolor, & Mistriss Pollock. Pelargonium hort. Neerland's Plantentuin, Oudemans, Cornelis Antoon Jan Abraham, Glijm, C., vol. 3 (1867)

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Bomarea andimarcana. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861)

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Chuquiraga jussieui. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 6 (1887) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Passiflora kermesina. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Agave maculosa. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Cattleya guttata var. Leopardina. Collection of Orchids-aquarelles originales (1850-1870)

Warczewiczella marginata [as Warrea quadrata]. Collection of Orchids-aquarelles originales (1850-1870)

Calanthe x dominii hort. Collection of Orchids-aquarelles originales (1850-1870)

Calliandra brevipes. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861)

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Gymnocalycium gibbosum. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3, t. 166 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]

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Waling-waling, Sander's orchid. Vanda sanderiana.

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Asteraceae. The Composite Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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Calla lily. Zantedeschia aethiopica. Moninckx atlas, Moninckx, J., vol. 1: t. 5 (1682)

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Nasturtium, Indian cress. Tropaeolum majus Moninckx atlas, Moninckx, J., vol. 1: t. 2 (1682)

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Stanhopea ruckeri. Flowers carries mild cinnamon scent similar to the candy "Hot Tamales." Grows at elevations of 2,600-4,600 feet in mountain forests of Mexico and Central America. Edwards’s Botanical Register, vol. 31, (1845) [Sarah Ann Drake]

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The Style-wort Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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Crown Imperial. Fritillaria imperialis. Choix des plus belles fleurs -et des plus beaux fruits par P.J. Redouté. (1833)

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Mountain Cowslip. Primula auricula. Choix des plus belles fleurs -et des plus beaux fruits par P.J. Redouté. (1833)

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The Splendid Paphiopedilum (Paphiopedilum insigne) Gleadall, E.E., The beauties of flora (1839)

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Large Flowered Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) and Dingy-flowered Glycine (Kennedia rubicunda as Glycine rubicunda). The new botanic garden (1812)

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Grenadille a grappes, Red Passion Flower (Passiflora racemosa)

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Thornton, R.J., New illustration of the sexual system of Carolus von Linnaeus and the temple of Flora, or garden of nature, t. (1807)

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Spotted bellflower (Campanula punctata).

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Pineapple lily. Eucomis regia. Bulbous perennnial from South Africa. Forms basal rosettes of leaves with thick stems covered in chartreuse, star shaped flowers. Redouté, P.J., (1807)

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Begonia. This one is a mystery. The first Begonia of this type reached England in 1864. The name is not valid. Perhaps the Germans were working with them first. Deutsches Magazin für Garten- und Blumenkunde; Stuggart, G. Weise. (1855)

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Anemone palmata var. alba. The garden. An illustrated weekly journal of horticulture in all its branches [ed. William Robinson], vol. 22- (1882)

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Blue crown passion flower. Passiflora caerulea. Cistus ladanifer. Moninckx atlas, Moninckx, J., vol. 2: t. 40 (1682-1701)

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Sobralia xantholeuca. Bamboo-like canes hold large, Cattleya-like flowers. Repeat blooms. A cool weather, summer blooming orchid from Mexico and Guatamala. The garden. An illustrated…, vol. 22 (1882)

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Les Quatre Saisons - Hiver (Winter) by Alfons Mucha (1896)

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Porcupine tomato (Solanum pyracanthos). All parts of the plant are highly toxic.

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Nicotiana hort. (as Petunia hort.)

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Pineapple. Ananas comosus. Moninckx, J., Moninckx atlas, vol. 1: t. 36 (1682)

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Nasturtium, Double Red. Tropaeolum hort. cv. Hermine Grashoff. The garden. An illustrated weekly journal of horticulture in all its branches [ed. William Robinson], vol. 20- (1881)

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Turk's Cap lily (Lilium superbum) Redouté P.J., Les Liliacées, vol. 2: t. 103 (1805-1816) [P.J. Redouté]

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Reticulated Iris. Iris reticulata. Low growing, bulbous perennial blooms in March and April. Flowers purple with gold crest. The garden. An illustrated weekly journal of horticulture in all its branches [ed. William Robinson], vol. 20- (1881)

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Rosa 'Devoniensis' Extremely fragrant, ivory colored flowers with centers tinted pink, pale yellow, or beige, depending on the weather. A cross of Smith's Yellow China, and Park's Yellow Tea-scented China, introduced in 1838. (1839)

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Blanket Flower. Gaillardia aristata. [as Galardia rustica Cass.] Choix des plus belles fleurs -et des plus beaux fruits par P.J. Redouté. (1833)

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Watson's Passion Flower (Passiflora watsoniana)

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Flowering peach. Prunus persica. Deutsches Magazin fur Garten- und Blumenkunde. (1855)

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Provence Rose. Rosa centifolia. Choix des plus belles fleurs :et des plus beaux fruits par P.J. Redouté. (1833)

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Quesnelia quesneliana. Quesnelia quesneliana. Bright red spikes last 2 months. One of the more cold hardy bromeliads, tolerates temperatures in the upper 20's F. Endemic to Brazil. La Belgique horticole, vol.32 (1882)

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Spanish bayonet. Yucca gloriosa. Sword-like leaves and 8 foot panicles of white (sometimes tinged purple or red) bell-shaped flowers. Native to the southeastern U.S. By P.J. Redouté (1827-1833)

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Grapes (1902)

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Rose, Anemone, and Clematis. Redouté, P.J., Choix des plus belles fleurs et des plus beaux fruits, t. 143 (1833) [P.J. Redoute]

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Queen Cattleya. Cattleya dowiana. A particularly beautiful Cattleya. Flower petals and sepals are yellow. Lip is deep crimson purple, veined gold. L’ Illustration horticole, vol. 14 (1866) [P. Stroobant]

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Love-in-a-mist

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Fabaceae or Leguminosae family. The pea family, the pea tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v. 1, Elizabeth Twining (1868)

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Campanulaceae. The Bell-flower Tribe. Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants v.1, Elizabeth Twining (1868) images only clearer

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Vanda tricolor. Houtte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 6 (1850-1851)

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La Dame aux Camélias by Alfons Mucha (circa 1890-1910)

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Honesty, money plant. Lunaria annua. Topaz. Part of the precious gem series by Alfonso Mucha (1900)

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Rose bay, Tree Rhododendron. Rhododendron arboreum. Bright red flowers on evergreen large shrub or small Tree. The national flower of Nepal. The American flora vol. 2, by Strong, Asa B. (1855)

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Spanish oyster plant, Spanish salsify. Scolymus hispanicus. Bright orange-yellow flowers on 2.5-3 foot tall plants. A culinary and medicinal perennial. Sibthrop, J., Smith, J.E., Flora Graeca, vol. 9 (1837)

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Cypripedium selligerum var. majus. Slipper orchid.

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