Betony Collection

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Common hedgenettle, a perennial grassland herb
5310966 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Common hedgenettle, a perennial grassland herb. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) an English engraver and natural history author

Betony, Stachys officinalis, male and female. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4669031 Betony, Stachys officinalis, male and female. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Water betony moth, Shargacucullia scrophulariae, and European peacock. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by
FLO4638957 Water betony moth, Shargacucullia scrophulariae, and European peacock. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural History of English

Betony (colour litho)
3116880 Betony (colour litho); (add.info.: Thymus serpyllum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flying towards Purple betony (Betonica officinalis) flowers, Upper Bavaria, Germany. July

Purple wildflower wood betony Victorian botanical illustration by Anne Pratt
Red purple wildflower wood betony. Also known as purple betony, betony, bishopwort, or bishops wort. The French common name is betoine, and Betonie in German. It is a perennial grassland herb

Aesculapius discovering betony (chromolitho)
964078 Aesculapius discovering betony (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek religion)

Water Mint, Wild Marjoram, Betony, 1951 (colour litho)
2920002 Water Mint, Wild Marjoram, Betony, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gamopetalous Plants (colour litho)
6004525 Gamopetalous Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gamopetalous Plants)

Betony, Stachys officinalis, male and female. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Betony (chromolitho)
2802808 Betony (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betony. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

Heath speedwell, Veronica officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 235
Coleoptera: Tarus basalis = Cymindis vapariorum (Yorkshire Tarus) [Plant: Betonica officinalis (Wood Betony)] Date: 1824-39

Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp. ), X-ray
Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp.), X-ray

Betony, Stachys, Stachys officinalis Hummelo
Betony, Stachys officinalis Hummelo, Purple colour coloured flowers growing outdoor.-

betony, stachys officinalis
2047 Betony Stachys officinalis

Lancaster LA4 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lancaster LA4 6

Betony, Stachys, Woundwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Betony, Stachys, Woundwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Wood Betony, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Wood Betony, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

Purple Betony or Bishops Wort (Stachys officinalis)

Rose-coloured betony, Betonica incana.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult male feeding on blooming Scarlet betony (Stachys Coccinea) among Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Hill Country, Texas, USA

Picture No. 10886895
Common Betony - in flower (Betonica officinalis ) Date:

Picture No. 10886892
Betony - in flower in meadow (Betonica officinalis) Date:

Plant pot containing Hypericum perforatum (St Johns Wort), Lavandula sp. (Lavender), Stachys sp. (Betony or Lambs ears) and Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm), view from above

Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Betony (Stachys densiflora Benth), Herbaceous perennial plant for flower beds and rocky gardens
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume IV, Plate 131 by Francesco Peyrolery: Labiatae or Lamiaceae, Betony (Stachys densiflora Benth)

Betony, Stachys officinalis = Betonica in meadow, Dorset
ROG-14084 Betony, in meadow Dorset. UK Stachys officinalis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Purple Betony (Stachys officinalis) flowering, Slovenia, june

High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe) cleodippe form, adult, roosting on Betony (Stachys officinalis) flowerhead, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Wildflower meadow, Dorset
Wildflower meadow with Betony and ox-eye daisies flowering on Powerstock Common in Dorset, England

Betony (Stachys officinalis = Betonica) in flower, in old pasture. Widespread in grasslands in UK
ROG-13205 Betony - in flower, in old pasture. Widespread in grasslands in UK Romania Stachys officinalis = Betonica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Asklepios Finds Betony
ASKLEPIOS, Greek demi-god of medicine, adopted by the Romans as AESCULAPIUS, depicted discovering the magical plant Betony

Betony
ROG-11180 BETONY Stachys officinalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Betony - mass on wall
ROG-10468 Betony - mass on wall Stachys officnalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Stachys Officinalis
BETONY The magical plant Betony is discovered by ASCLEPIUS, the Greek god of medicine

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In the picturesque landscapes of Upper Bavaria, Germany, a delicate Common brimstone butterfly gracefully dances towards a cluster of vibrant Purple betony flowers. The sight is reminiscent of a Victorian botanical illustration by Anne Pratt, capturing the timeless beauty of this wildflower. Throughout history, it has held great significance and intrigue. A chromolitho depicts Aesculapius himself discovering the healing properties hidden within its leaves and blossoms. In another artwork from 1951, Water Mint and Wild Marjoram accompany Betony in a colorful lithograph that showcases its companionship with other gamopetalous plants. Stachys officinalis takes center stage as male and female specimens are illustrated side by side, highlighting their distinct features. Another captivating chromolitho portrays Betony's enchanting allure against a backdrop of lush greenery. The world beneath our feet also reveals wonders unseen to the naked eye. An X-ray image unveils intricate details of Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp. ), showcasing nature's complexity even at microscopic levels. Betony continues to captivate botanists and enthusiasts alike. Its resilience is celebrated in Hummelo's Stachys officinalis variety known as "Hummelo, " which thrives in various conditions while exuding elegance. From ancient times to modern illustrations, Betony remains an emblematic symbol of nature's splendor and healing potential. As we admire Curtis British Entomology Plate 235 featuring Heath speedwell alongside this remarkable plant species, we are reminded once again of the interconnectedness between flora and fauna. Let us revel in the beauty that surrounds us – from butterflies fluttering amidst Purple betony flowers to centuries-old illustrations preserving its legacy for generations to come – reminding us that nature holds endless marvels waiting to be discovered.