Aristolochia Collection

Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria
5855140 Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria; (add.info.: Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis
5856116 Birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis; (add.info.: Birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

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

Downy leaved birthwort, Aristolochia tomentosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811

Virginian snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Antique botany illustration: Birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis

Aristolochia a large plant genus of the family Aristolochiaceae (watercolour)
5669758 Aristolochia a large plant genus of the family Aristolochiaceae (watercolour) by Dupin, Amantine (1804-1876); (add.info.: it is known by her nom de plume George Sand)

Illustration of Aristolochia durior (Dutchmans Pipe), purple flower and green leaf
Aristolochia, Aristolochia Durior, Birthwort, Bizarre, Botany, Close-Up, Dutchmans Pipe, Flower, Fragility, Freshness, Green, Growth, High Angle View, Illustration and Painting, Leaf, Leaf Vein

Plants harmful to agriculture (colour litho)
971873 Plants harmful to agriculture (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plants harmful to agriculture)

Dutchmans pipe or pipevine, Aristolochia macrophylla. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

European yew tree, Taxus baccata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallow-wort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Smearwort, Aristolochia rotunda vera, and birthwort, Aristolochia vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Pararistolochia goldieana. Vulnerable
Pararistolochia goldieana (Aristolochia goldieana). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dutchmans pipe species, Aristolochia ruiziana (Aristolochia duchartrei). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Birds head birthwort, Aristolochia ornithocephala. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered
Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia thwaitesii. Vulnerable. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Common birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Pelican flower, Aristolochia grandiflora (Giant birthwort, Aristolochia gigas). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Boat-flowered birthwort, Aristolochia cymbifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London

Jarrinha, Aristolochia fimbriata (Fringed aristolochia, Aristolochia ciliosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Sara Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Bejuco de Santiago, Aristolochia trilobata (Trifid birthwort, Aristolochia trifida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund

Dutchmans pipe and asarabacca
Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia macrophylla 1 and asarabacca, Asarum europaeum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

European birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 501
Diptera: Tanypus nebulosus = Anatopynia nebulosa (Clouded-winged Midge) [Plant: Aristolochia clematitis (Common Birthwort)] Date: 1824-39

Flax, Daphne, Mezereon, Toadflax, Birthwort, Aristolochia, Clematitis, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Flax, Daphne, Mezereon, Toadflax, Birthwort, Aristolochia, Clematitis, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Gigantic-flowered birthwort, Aristolochia gigantea.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine

Aristolochia hians, birthwort or Dutchman s
Aristolochia hians, birthwort or Dutchmans pipe native to Venezuela.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 120v Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212020 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.120v Illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island aristolochia flower (Aristolochia sp. )
CA, Panama, Barro Colorado Island, aristolochia flower (Aristolochia sp.)

Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) caterpillar, on Birthwort (Aristolochia sp)
Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) caterpillar, on Birthwort (Aristolochia sp.) foodplant, Capanne di Marcarolo Regional Park, Piedmont, Italy, may

Aristolochia Rotunda SG 8867 © ARDEA LONDON
SG-8867 Aristolochia Aristolochia rotunda Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Aristolochia, a fascinating genus of plants belonging to the family Aristolochiaceae, has captivated botanists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. This antique botany illustration showcases the enchanting beauty of Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis), with its delicate blooms and intricate foliage. Venturing into the wild, we discover Virginia snakeroot (Aristolochia serpentaria) and Downy leaved birthwort (Aristolochia tomentosa), both displaying their unique characteristics in this captivating artwork. These species have long been admired for their medicinal properties and are often used in traditional remedies. The allure continues as we encounter another variety - Virginian snakeroot (Aristolochia serpentaria). Its vibrant colors and distinctive shape make it a favorite among butterfly enthusiasts like Callophrys rubi, also known as Butterfly green ruby. In Casareggio, Liguria, Italy, these beautiful creatures flutter around this magnificent plant. Intriguingly depicted in watercolor is an overview of the entire Aristolochia genus. With numerous species under its umbrella, each possesses its own charm and significance within the botanical world. However, not all aspects are positive; some members can be harmful to agriculture as shown in this color lithograph. It serves as a reminder that while nature provides us with immense beauty, there can also be challenges associated with certain plant varieties. One such challenge arises from Dutchmans Pipe or pipevine (Aristolochia macrophylla). Despite its stunning appearance with purple flowers against lush green leaves, it requires careful cultivation due to its potential impact on surrounding vegetation. Amongst other notable mentions is the European yew tree (Taxus baccata), which shares space alongside Long birthwort (Aristolochia longa) and swallow-wort.