Santalales Collection

Mistletoe (Viscum album) close-up of berries, England, December

Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum) (colour litho)
2639332 Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woodland surrounding Veliki Prstavci waterfalls, with Mistletoe (Viscum album) on European beech (Fagus sylvatica) growing on the tree branches. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Viscum album, Mistletoe growing on tree branch

Viscum album, mistletoe
Plate 11 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Langsdorffia hypogea
Antique illustration of a langsdorffia hypogea

Loranthus tetrapetalus
Illustration of Loranthus tetrapetalus by George Forster

Loranthus sp. mistletoe
Plate 101 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Dendrophthoe pentadra, mistletoe
Illustration of mistletoe (Dendrophthoe pentadra) by Sydney Parkinson

Viscum album, mistletoe & Ilex sp. holly
Drawing from Watercolour and pencil drawings of birds, mammals and boats of the Shetland Islands, with some drawings of plants (1918-1974) by Muriel Helen Dawson (1897-1974)

Santalum album, sandalwood
An illustration showing leaves and flowers from a sandalwood plant (Santalum album). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Senftenbergia sp
Fossil fern fronds from Britain, is 320-290 million years old from the Late Carboniferous. On display in the From the Beginning, Gallery 63, Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Leptomeria acida R. Br
Illustration of Leptomeria acida, by Ferdinand Bauer. From a specimen from the Sydney region of New South Wales

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"Mistletoe Magic: A Closer Look at Santalales" Nestled among the winter foliage in England, a close-up of Mistletoe (Viscum album) berries captures the enchanting allure of December. Vibrant and delicate, an Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum) showcases its beauty through a captivating color lithograph. The Woodland surrounding Veliki Prstavci waterfalls comes alive with European beech trees adorned by Mistletoe (Viscum album), creating a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale. In the heart of England's countryside, another close-up reveals the mesmerizing details of Mistletoe (Viscum album) berries during the magical month of December. Witness nature's harmony as Viscum album, commonly known as mistletoe, thrives on a tree branch, showcasing its symbiotic relationship with its host. With elegance and grace, Viscum album or mistletoe adds an ethereal touch to any landscape it graces. Explore the mysterious world beneath our feet as Langsdorffia hypogea unravels its hidden wonders within forests and woodlands worldwide. Loranthus tetrapetalus emerges from obscurity to reveal its vibrant presence amidst other species of mistletoes like Loranthus sp. , adding diversity to their family tree. Dendrophthoe pentadra unveils itself as yet another fascinating member of the mistletoe family with unique characteristics that set it apart from others in this botanical clan. Discover nature's perfect pairing as Viscum album or mistletoe intertwines beautifully with Ilex sp. , commonly known as holly - together they create an iconic symbol for holiday cheer.