Bifolia Collection

Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia
5856159 Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia; (add.info.: Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Decorative botanical print with snowdrop, lily of the valley, squill and bluebell
5855539 Decorative botanical print with snowdrop, lily of the valley, squill and bluebell; (add.info.: Five bulbous plants including snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

Psalter (Fragments)
Parts of three bifolia from a psalter, parchment. Text in a single column in a Gothic rotunda script in dark brown ink with alternating red and blue decorated capitals and larger red

Donatus Liber de Octo Partibus Orationis (Fragments)
Two double leaves (bifolia), parchment, from Liber de Octo Partibus Orationis, part of Donatus Ars Grammatica, specifically Ars Minor

John Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fragments)
Four leaves (2 bifolia) from an illuminated manuscript copy of Gower's Confessio Amantis, parchment. The text is the B version and is part of Book V

Alpine squill or two-leaf squill, Scilla bifolia (Early-flowered squill, Scilla praecox). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Two-leaved squill, Scilla bifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Lesser butterfly orchis, Platanthera bifolia (Orchis bifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima, and alpine squill, Scilla bifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Lesser butterfly-orchid, Platanthera bifolia. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Alpine squill, Scilla bifolia. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Curtis British Entomology Plate 233
Lepidoptera: Phycita pinguis = Euzophera pinguis (Tabby Knot-horn) [Plant: Platanthera bifolia (Ophrys bifolia, Butterfly Orchis)] Date: 1824-39

Lesser Butterfly-Orchid - flowering wild plant - Scots Pine forest (Platanthera bifolia ). near Ekaterinburg - Middle Ural Mountains - Russia. summer - June

Scillas
circa 1800: Varieties of pink, white and blue scilla bifolia. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Alpine squill (Scilla bifolia), Bavaria, Germany

Lesser Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia), single flower

Picture No. 10899631
Lesser buterfly orchid (Platanthera bifolia) Date:

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Lesser Butterfly-orchid - in flower (Platanthera bifolia) Date:

Picture No. 10886863
Lesser Butterfly Orchids (Platanthera bifolia) Date:

Picture No. 10886862
Lesser Butterfly Orchids (Platanthera bifolia) Date:

Picture No. 10891406
Lesser Butterfly-Orchid - flowering wild plant - Scots Pine forest (Platanthera bifolia ) Date:

Subalpine Fir - young foliage (needles); Banff National Park, Canada
ROG-14053 Subalpine Fir - young foliage (needles) Banff National Park, Canada Abies bifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Bifolia: Fragments of Beauty and Knowledge" Bifolia, a term encompassing various fragments from different realms, holds within it a world of captivating wonders. From the Psalter (Fragments) to Donatus Liber de Octo Partibus Orationis (Fragments), these remnants offer glimpses into ancient wisdom and linguistic prowess. In the realm of literature, Bifolia reveals snippets from John Gower's Confessio Amantis, inviting us to explore tales of love and redemption. These fragments serve as portals to forgotten narratives that still resonate with our hearts today. Nature too finds its place in Bifolia's tapestry. The Alpine squill or two-leaf squill, Scilla bifolia, emerges as a delicate flower amidst rugged landscapes. Its vibrant hues remind us of nature's resilience and beauty even in the harshest environments. The Lesser butterfly orchis, Platanthera bifolia, dances gracefully in meadows with its intricate petals resembling ethereal wings. This enchanting wildflower captivates both botanists and admirers alike with its ephemeral presence. Not limited to flora alone, it also unveils the Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima - an intriguing plant known for its medicinal properties throughout history. Its bulbous form hides potent secrets waiting to be discovered by those who seek healing remedies from nature's pharmacy. Delving further into this diverse collection brings forth the Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata - an unassuming yet remarkable species that thrives in shady woodlands. Its subtle elegance serves as a reminder that true beauty often lies hidden beneath layers of obscurity. Returning once more to Platanthera bifolia or Lesser butterfly-orchid; this captivating bloom graces Curtis British Entomology Plate 233 like a fragile masterpiece painted by Mother Nature herself.