Birthwort Collection

Smearwort, Aristolochia rotunda vera, and birthwort, Aristolochia vulgaris
FLO4667684 Smearwort, Aristolochia rotunda vera, and birthwort, Aristolochia vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany
FLO4671612 Virginia snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Dutchman's pipe species, Aristolochia ruiziana (Aristolochia duchartrei)
FLO4628507 Dutchman's pipe species, Aristolochia ruiziana (Aristolochia duchartrei). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

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

Antique botany illustration: Birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis

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

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

Birds head birthwort, Aristolochia ornithocephala. 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

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

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

Aristolochia Clematis. 1929 (photogravure)
2560246 Aristolochia Clematis. 1929 (photogravure) by Blossfeldt, Karl (1865-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932) was a German photographer, sculptor, teacher

Magnoliids, Aristolochiaceae, chromolithograph, published in 1895
Magnoliids, Aristolochiaceae: 1) Mistletoe (Viscum album), b-male blossom, c-female blossom; 2) European birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis), a-stem tip, b-stigma (seen from above)

Aristolochia clematitis, the (European) birthwort
Illustration of a Aristolochia clematitis, the (European) birthwort

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

Birthwort (Aristolochia pistolochia) flowering, Cevennes, France, May

Birthwort (Aristolochia pistolochia C016 / 3471)
Birthwort (Aristolochia pistolochia) in flower. Photographed in Cevennes, France

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 sempervirens
Evergreen Dutchmans pipe (Aristolochia sempervirens). Two flowers are at upper centre and a fruit is at centre. Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece

Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis)
Foliage and flowers of Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis), widely used as a medicinal plant. Photographed in Cevennes, France

Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) in flower. Widely used as a medicinal plant. Cevennes, France
ROG-13172 Birthwort - in flower. Widely used as a medicinal plant. Cevennes, France Aristolochia clematitis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Birthwort: A Botanical Journey" Step into the enchanting realm of birthwort, a diverse family of plants that captivate with their unique characteristics and stunning beauty. Antique botany illustrations bring to life the intricate details of these remarkable species. Virginia snakeroot, also known as Aristolochia serpentaria, boasts delicate flowers and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Its healing properties have made it highly sought after. Downy leaved birthwort, or Aristolochia tomentosa, showcases velvety leaves that add an elegant touch to any garden. The plant's distinctive appearance makes it a favorite among gardening enthusiasts. Aristolochia durior, commonly called Dutchman's Pipe due to its pipe-like shape, exhibits vibrant purple flowers against lush green leaves. This eye-catching combination is sure to turn heads wherever it grows. Long birthwort (Aristolochia longa) and swallow-wort offer a delightful display with their elongated blooms and graceful vines. These varieties are perfect for creating natural arbors or adding vertical interest to your landscape. Smearwort (Aristolochia rotunda vera) entices with its rounded foliage and charming flowers. Its name derives from its historical use in herbal remedies where it was believed to have cleansing properties. Birds head birthwort (Aristolochia ornithocephala) stands out from the crowd with its peculiar flower shape resembling a bird's head. This captivating feature adds intrigue and allure to any floral arrangement or garden bed. Common birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis), native across Europe, enchants with its dainty yellow blossoms that attract pollinators like butterflies and bees and has been celebrated throughout history for both medicinal purposes and ornamental value. Pelican flower (Aristolochia grandiflora), named after its resemblance to a pelican's beak, showcases large and showy blooms that are a true spectacle.