Root Collection (#6)

Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Duvalia caespitosa (Masson) Haw (Milkweed), 1777-1786

Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Huernia guttata (Masson) Haw. (Stapelia Guttata), 1777-1786

Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tridentea pedunculata (Masson) L.C. Leach (Stapelia), 1777-1786

Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Crassula perfoliata L. (Sekelblaarplakkie), 1777-1786

Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Ferry at Puente Real, between 1880 and 1897

Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Interior of cave, El Abra, Mexico, between 1880 and 1897

Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847. Creator: Wilhelm Peter Carl Petersen
Study of a Tree Stump, 1843-1847

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

A Wooded Lane near Ross, 1803. Creator: Cornelius Varley
A Wooded Lane near Ross, 1803

Sheep, Cows, and Herdsman by Uprooted Tree, 1802/1856. Creator: Frederick Nash
Sheep, Cows, and Herdsman by Uprooted Tree, 1802/1856

Nature Print of Moonwort and Adder's Tongue Ferns, plate 51 from The Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland, 1855. A. Botrychium Lunaria. B. Ophioglossum vulgatum. C. O. lusitanicum

White monkey, 1937. Creator: Zhang Shanzi
White monkey, 1937

Landscape with Large Trees, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1802. Creator: Richard Cooper
Landscape with Large Trees, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1802, published 1803

Delaware Water Gap, 1830. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Delaware Water Gap, 1830

Vignette:Amaryllis, 1908/09. Creator: Edvard Munch
Vignette:Amaryllis, 1908/09

Cross section illustration showing tooth decay
Anatomy, Bacterium, Biomedical Illustration, Blood Supply, Close-Up, Cross Section, Decay, Dental Hygiene, Enamel, Full Length, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Bone, Human Jaw Bone, Human Teeth

Cross section illustration showing tooth decay
Anatomy, Bacterium, Biomedical Illustration, Blood Supply, Close-Up, Cross Section, Decay, Dental Hygiene, Enamel, Full Length, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Bone, Human Jaw Bone, Human Teeth

New life
Tiger Seo

Dolomites - Peitlerkofel Sunrise
Jean Claude Castor

Landscape in Savoy, (c1800s). Creator: Louis Belanger
Landscape in Savoy, (c1800s)

The Hamatsa-Nakoaktok, 1910, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Hamatsa-Nakoaktok, 1910, c1910. Half-length portrait of Nakoaktok man, facing left, wearing cedar root ceremonial loop

View Taken in the Woods, Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Godefroy Engelmann
View Taken in the Woods, Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin

View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels
View Taken in the Forests of Guam Island, Mariana Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) with submerged roots in aquarium

Hermit crabs and coconut crab
Hermit crab, Pagurus excavatus 1, common hermit crab in shell, Pagurus bernhardus 2, and coconut crab, Birgus latro 3. Paguro angoloso, Paguro bernardo, Birgo ladro

Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Blood lily, Scadoxus multiflorus (Haemanthus multiflorus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1818

Manna ash and sarsaparilla
Manna ash, Fraxinus ornus 1, and sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii 2, with root, flower and node. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Woman with Roots
The Magical World of Illustration, 832769334

Moreton Bay Fig tree, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

A rare Ghost orchid grows only in swamps in south Florida

Carrots and beets, USA

Basil and carrots at farmers market, USA

Purple scallions, USA

Lemon shark juvenile (Negaprion brevirostris) trying to feed on the leaves of a red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle). As pups, the sharks have to learn to hunt for themselves and sometimes make mistakes

Rye grass weed plant
Digitally restored image of an original antique illustration by Sowerby published in 1860s in The English Botany

Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) shoal among mangrove roots, Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos

peanut, arachis hypogaea
Groundnuts Peanuts and kernels on a white background

Yellow Anaconda (Eunectes notaeus) in vegetation at the edge of the Paraguay River, Taiama Reserve, western Pantanal, Brazil, South America

Sergeant major (Abudefduf sp) schooling in mangroves of Isabela Island, Galapagos

Strangler fig (Ficus sp) growing over Hoop Pine tree(Araucaria cunninghamii) with branches knotting round each other, Morans Falls Track, Green Mountains

Jaguar (Panthera onca palustris), male hunting amongst tree roots at edge of the Cuiaba River. Three Brothers, Porto Jofre, northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. August 2017

Tulipa gesneriana from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087237 Tulipa gesneriana from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Iris xiphiodes from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087188 Iris xiphiodes from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Tea mangroves (Pelliciera rhizophorae) Pochote Estuary, Costa Rica. Vulnerable species

Abstract Watercolor Painting Of A Tree And Its Roots

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) mature tree in winter, Paxton House Estate, Berwickshire, Scotland, December

Ancient dead Camelthorn Acacia trees survived in years past by spreading out long roots, now exposed by erosion

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"Exploring the Depths of Roots: From Yggdrasil to Ghost Orchids" Delve into the intricate world of roots, where ancient myths and scientific wonders intertwine. Just like Yggdrasil, the mythical Tree of Life in Norse mythology, roots hold secrets that connect us to nature's essence. Leonardo da Vinci's skull anatomy sketches reveal how roots anchor our existence, mirroring their resilience and strength. Much like the branches of Yggdrasil reaching towards the heavens, roots delve deep into the earth, providing stability and nourishment. Victorian botanical illustrations showcase both beauty and danger within root systems. Poisonous mushrooms lurk beneath forest floors while herbs and spices add flavor to our lives. These delicate yet potent plants remind us of nature's duality. The ethereal Ghost Orchid, immortalized by Susan Orleans' words, emerges from hidden recesses with its ghostly allure. Like this rare flower clinging onto trees for survival, some roots find support in unexpected places. Thai cuisine tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors derived from various root-based spices. In Thailand's vibrant culture lies a fusion that celebrates Southeast Asian culinary traditions rooted deeply in history. Teeth tell tales not only about age but also about our dietary choices—a reminder that even humans rely on strong dental foundations just as plants depend on sturdy root systems for growth. Victorian botanical illustrations unmask poisonous and toxic plants lurking amidst enchanting blooms—an important lesson on discernment when exploring nature's offerings. Unraveling plant anatomy through Victorian illustrations reveals an intricate network below ground level—roots branching out like veins carrying life-sustaining nutrients throughout every fiber of existence. Medicinal and herbal plants have long been treasured for their healing properties; Victorian botanical art captures their essence beautifully. Rooted in tradition, these remedies continue to offer solace in modern times. Ta Prohm temple at Angkor Wat stands as a testament to the power of nature's roots.