Bindweed Collection

Japanese bindweed, Calystegia pubescens
Japanese bindweed or downy bindweed, Calystegia pubescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Ipomoea obscura, morning glory
Watercolour no. 54 from the Nathaniel Wallich Collection, c. 1820s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Decorative botanical print with black-eyed susan vine, bindweed and trumpet vine
5855548 Decorative botanical print with black-eyed susan vine, bindweed and trumpet vine; (add.info.: Three climbing plants including white black-eyed susan vine (Thunbergia alata)

Dot moth, Melanchra persicalae, hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum, feeding on the greater bindweed
FLO4638759 Dot moth, Melanchra persicalae, hummingbird hawk-moth, Macroglossum stellatarum, feeding on the greater bindweed, Convolvulus species

Large bindweed, Convolvulus sepium
5855867 Large bindweed, Convolvulus sepium; (add.info.: Large bindweed, Convolvulus sepium. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Batatus Edulis
5307568 Batatus Edulis.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Batatus Edulis (sweet potatoes). Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia
5855059 Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia; (add.info.: Scammony, Convolvulus scammonia. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis. (Small bindweed, Smilax lenis minor) Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641174 Field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis. (Small bindweed, Smilax lenis minor) Illustration copied from George Edwards

Decorative botanical print with foxglove, angel's trumpet, clematis and passionflower
5855545 Decorative botanical print with foxglove, angel's trumpet, clematis and passionflower; (add.info.: Five climbing plants including pink foxglove (Lophospermum)

Egyptian bindweed, Convolvulus cairicus
5856351 Egyptian bindweed, Convolvulus cairicus; (add.info.: Egyptian bindweed or mile-a-minute vine, Convolvulus cairicus, with deep blue flowers and dark green foliage)

The big purple Bedding. Bindweed or morning glory, Convolvulus species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz
FLO4596359 The big purple Bedding. Bindweed or morning glory, Convolvulus species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

Silky-leaved convolvulus, Convolvulus althacoides
5856360 Silky-leaved convolvulus, Convolvulus althacoides; (add.info.: Silky-leaved convolvulus, Convolvulus althacoides, with pink flowers and downy, silvery foliage)

Field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis
5855866 Field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis; (add.info.: Field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Long plaque with scroll of bindweed or convolvulus foliage. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell
FLO4688959 Long plaque with scroll of bindweed or convolvulus foliage. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Willow Tree and Convolvulus in front of a River, 1865. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Willow Tree and Convolvulus in front of a River, 1865

Modern Gallants with Morning Glories, 1860. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Modern Gallants with Morning Glories, 1860

Flowers in a Terra Cotta Vase, 1810-1824. Creator: Albertus Jonas Brandt
Flowers in a Terra Cotta Vase, 1810-1824

Three children playing with a bird's nest, 1718. Creator: Isaac Walraven
Three children playing with a bird's nest, 1718. The girl points at chicks in the nest - she wears a garland of morning glories

Cartoon of Schutto Gockinga, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Cartoon of Schutto Gockinga, 1710-1720. Schutto (Scato) Gockinga was a judge of Van Oldenbarnevelt; Griffin with yellow beak, garland of morning glories

Bowl with fruit, 1746-1769. Creator: Jacob Xavery
Bowl with fruit, 1746-1769

Two peaches and a flower, 1792-1861. Creator: Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os
Two peaches and a flower, 1792-1861

Still Life with Fruits and a Goldfinch, 1855. Creator: Otto Didrik Ottesen
Still Life with Fruits and a Goldfinch, 1855

Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. Creator: Anon
Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. This exquisitely rendered ensemble looks like a just picked field bouquet, but it combines flowers found in the wild, like the violet and the cornflower

Wreath of Flowers encircling a Niche, 1659-1663. Creator: Karel Batist
Wreath of Flowers encircling a Niche, 1659-1663

Cartouche Decorated with Swags and Sprays of Flowers, 1665. Creator: Jan Philips van Thielen
Cartouche Decorated with Swags and Sprays of Flowers, 1665

Fruits in an Italian Landscape, 1842-1843. Creator: Christine Lovmand
Fruits in an Italian Landscape, 1842-1843

Garland of flowers, 1835-1855. Creator: Emma Thomsen
Garland of flowers, 1835-1855

The Overturned Bouquet, 1660-1679. Creator: Abraham Mignon
The Overturned Bouquet, 1660-1679. A cat knocks over a flower arrangement

Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, 1660-1670. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, 1660-1670. Butterflies, snails, beetles, caterpillars, flies and ladybirds are attracted to fruits including pomegranates, grapes, peaches, plums and figs

Convobuli and Nest, c. 1863. Creator: Jabez Bligh
Convobuli and Nest, c. 1863

Morning Glories, n.d. Creator: Pierre Antoine Mongin
Morning Glories, n.d

Morning Glory, Bindweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Morning Glory, Bindweed, Sea Bindweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Wildflower and Medicinal Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 31

Convolvulus hawk-moth and bindweed
Convolvulus hawk-moth, Agrius convolvuli, caterpillar and pupa with field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis LXXV. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten

Vase of Flowers, c. 1660. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Vase of Flowers, c. 1660

Flowers by a Stone Vase, 1786. Creator: Peter Faes
Flowers by a Stone Vase, 1786

Botanical illustration, c1880s. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Botanical illustration, c1880s. Plants, flowers and fungi found in Britain. Cellular cryptograms: 1. Fungus, 2. Seaweed, 3. Moss. Vascular Cryptograms: 4. Horse-tail, 5. Club-moss, 6. Fern, 7

Flower Piece with Rabbit, 1673-1724. Creator: Franz Werner von Tamm
Flower Piece with Rabbit, 1673-1724

A Wreath of Flowers, 1668-1695. Creator: Karel van Vogelaer
A Wreath of Flowers, 1668-1695. Kneeling woman beyond, possibly Mary Magdalene

A Vase with Flowers, 1659-1721. Creator: Simon Pietersz Verelst
A Vase with Flowers, 1659-1721

Flowers, 1715-1789. Creator: Dominicus Gottfried Waerdigh
Flowers, 1715-1789

Lilac flowered jalap bindweed, Colvolvulus jalapa
5856668 Lilac flowered jalap bindweed, Colvolvulus jalapa by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Lilac flowered jalap bindweed, Colvolvulus jalapa)

Bouquet of Roses, Larkspur and Convolvulus, mid to late 18th century. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
Bouquet of Roses, Larkspur and Convolvulus, mid to late 18th century

Convolvulus, 1930 (oil on canvas)
PNH356301 Convolvulus, 1930 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Morning Glories and Tree-frog, from an untitled series of Large Flowers, Japan, c. 1833/34

Beauty standing beside morning glories, Japan, c. 1814 / 17. Creator: Kikukawa Eizan
Beauty standing beside morning glories, Japan, c. 1814/17

Arrangements of Irises and Morning Glories, Japan, About 1785. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Arrangements of Irises and Morning Glories, Japan, About 1785

An Arrangement of Morning Glories (Asagao), Japan, c. 1796. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
An Arrangement of Morning Glories (Asagao), Japan, c. 1796

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Bindweed: A Victorian Botanical Journey" Step into the mesmerizing realm of bindweed, also known as Japanese bindweed or Calystegia pubescens. This delicate wildflower, resembling its cousin Ipomoea obscura or morning glory, has captivated botanists and artists for centuries. Victorian botanical illustrations vividly portray the intricate beauty of bindweed, showcasing its slender vines adorned with trumpet-shaped blossoms. These exquisite renderings depict a variety of species, including lilac flowered jalap bindweed (Colvolvulus jalapa), adding a touch of elegance to any collection. The allure doesn't end there - bindweed's enchanting nature extends beyond artistry. Its medicinal properties have been recognized throughout history, making it an essential component in traditional herbal remedies. From teasels to other healing plants depicted alongside this captivating flower in Victorian illustrations, nature's pharmacy comes alive before our eyes. Intriguingly intertwined with nature's tapestry is the relationship between Convolvulus hawk-moths and bindweeds. These stunning insects rely on these flowers for sustenance and shelter while contributing to their pollination process—a true testament to the interconnectedness within ecosystems. As we delve deeper into time-honored depictions of floral splendor by esteemed artists like Jan Davidsz de Heem and Peter Faes, we witness how bindweeds gracefully complement bouquets that include roses and larkspur. Their presence adds a subtle charm that elevates these arrangements from ordinary to extraordinary. Even modern interpretations continue to celebrate the enduring appeal of this resilient plant. "Convolvulus, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from 1930 captures its essence through vibrant brushstrokes—reminding us that even amidst changing artistic styles, bindweed remains timeless. So let us immerse ourselves in this captivating world where Victorian botanical illustrations, historical medicinal uses, and artistic interpretations converge.