The position of the ovary in a flower is massively important in botany. If helps you correctly identify and understand plants. Lizzie explains in this blog.| Lizzie Harper
In the last blog I talked about how vital Latin names are to botanical illustrators, natural history and Sciart practitioners and enthusiasts. We covered Kingdoms, Phylum, Class, Order and Family. In this blog we’re looking at the two components of an organism’s Latin name – the genus and the species. Genus and species Now we get down […]| Lizzie Harper
Would you like to know how animals and plants are classifed, and why they are named in latin? This blog explains, with Lizzies natural science illustrations| Lizzie Harper
Basic botany is needed if you're planning on being a botanical illustrator. Here some basic terms are explained, with Lizzie's botanical illustrations.| Lizzie Harper
Terminology used in botany to define different types of fruit can be tricky. Use Lizzie's illustrated guide to sort out your drupes from your schizocarps!| Lizzie Harper
Wildflower families: Ranunculaceae, the Buttercups shows the characteristics that identify flowers in this family. Blog by Lizzie Harper| Lizzie Harper