Bryonia Collection

Bryonia Dioica
BRYONY

Red bryony, Bryonia dioica
5855062 Red bryony, Bryonia dioica; (add.info.: Red bryony, Bryonia dioica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

White bryony, Bryonia alba
5855822 White bryony, Bryonia alba; (add.info.: White bryony, Bryonia alba. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Antique botany illustration: White Bryony, Bryonia dioica

White flowered bryony, Bryonia alba
5856657 White flowered bryony, Bryonia alba by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered bryony with red berries, Bryonia alba)

Black-berried white bryony, Bryonia alba. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by Edward Hamilton from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Melonleaf gourd, Cayaponia laciniosa (Bryonia laciniosa). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Red-berried bryony, Bryonia cretica subsp. dioica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Curtis British Entomology Plate 686
Coleoptera: Trachys minuta [Plant: Bryonia dioica (White Bryony)] Date: 1824-39

Briony, Black Briony, Asparagus, Butchers Broom Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Briony, Black Briony, Asparagus, Butchers Broom Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

White Bryony, Bryonia dioica, vigorous climbing wild plant in flower on old Leylandii hedge

Picture No. 10890947
White Bryony - leaf bud opening in spring (Bryonia dioica) Date:

Picture No. 10890941
White Bryony - leaves opening in spring (Bryonia dioica) Date:

Picture No. 10899457
White Bryony - in flower (Bryonia dioica) Date:

Picture No. 10896576
White Bryony - Spiral (Bryonia dioica) Date:

Picture No. 10896552
White Bryony - Spiral (Bryonia dioica) Date:

Picture No. 10896533
White Bryony - Spiral (Bryonia dioica) Date:

Red bryony - Bryonia dioica (Vitis alba) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Red bryony - Bryonia dioica (Vitis alba)

Bryonia grandis, ivy gourd
Plate 1156 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Bryonia alba, white briony
Plate 15 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Bryonia: A Versatile and Beautiful Plant in the World of Botany" Bryonia, scientifically known as Bryonia Dioica, is a fascinating plant that has captured the attention of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. This antique botany illustration showcases its exquisite beauty, depicting both White Bryony (Bryonia dioica) and Black-berried white bryony (Bryonia alba). The delicate white flowers of this species are truly enchanting. Another variation of this remarkable plant is the Red-berried bryony (Bryonia cretica subsp. Dioica), which adds a vibrant touch to any landscape. Curtis British Entomology Plate 686 captures its allure perfectly, showcasing the intricate details of its red berries. Renowned herbalist Leonhart Fuchs recognized the medicinal properties dioica or Vitis alba, as depicted in his masterpiece "De historia stirpium. " Its usage in traditional medicine further highlights its significance among medicinal and herbal plants. Briony, also known as Black Briony or Asparagus, was highly regarded during Victorian times for its unique attributes. Butchers Broom Victorian Botanical Illustration portrays it elegantly with meticulous detail. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Bryonia possesses impressive climbing abilities. It thrives on old Leylandii hedges like a vigorous wild plant, adding charm to any surroundings. Its melonleaf gourd counterpart Cayaponia laciniosa brings an exotic touch to gardens with its distinctive features. Whether admired for their visual splendor or valued for their therapeutic qualities, these various species continue to captivate our imagination. Their presence serves as a reminder that nature's wonders never cease to amaze us.