Buckthorn Collection

Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa, and alder buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668702 Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa, and alder buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Buckthorn (colour litho)
3116921 Buckthorn (colour litho); (add.info.: Rhamnus cathartica Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Alder buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula
5855994 Alder buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula; (add.info.: Alder buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica
5855995 Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica; (add.info.: Purging buckthorn tree, Rhamnus cathartica. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica
5855099 Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica; (add.info.: Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) in grassland at sunrise. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Leaves and fruits of Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) Cambridgeshire, UK. September

A few varieties of Desert Cacti - USA. Date: 1933

Mediterranean buckthorn, Rhamnus alaternus
Italian buckthorn or Mediterranean buckthorn, Rhamnus alaternus. Nerprun alaterne. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Wart snake or little filesnake, Acrochordus granulatus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Common brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni
Common brimstone butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni, caterpillar and pupa (Buckthorn butterfly, Papilio rhamni). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Alder buckthorn or glossy buckthorn, Frangula alnus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Gooseberry, Ribes uva-crispa, and alder buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Alpine buckthorn, Rhamnus alpina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Cascara buckthorn or bearberry, Frangula purshiana (Rhamnus purshiana). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Purging buckthorn tree, Rhamnus cathartica, Rhamnus catharticus, Nerprun purgatif. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Sea buckthorn, Elaeagnus rhamnoides (Hippophae rhamnoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Chinese buckthorn, Frangula alnus
La Frangula de la Chine. Chinese buckthorn, Frangula alnus. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Alder buckthorn, Frangula alnus (Rhamnus frangula). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Common buckthorn or purging buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 454
Coleoptera: Drypta emarginata = Drypta dentata (Blue Drypta) [Plant: Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 286
Coleoptera: Trichius variabilis = Gnoremus variabilis (8-spotted Oak-beetle) [Plant: Rhamnus frangula (Alder Buckthorn)] Date: 1824-39

Milton Keynes MK12 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK12 6

Ely CB7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ely CB7 4

Plantain, Banana, Buckthorn, Rhamnus, Greater Plantain, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Plantain, Banana, Buckthorn, Rhamnus, Greater Plantain, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Victorian Botanical Illustration: Bladder Nut, Spindle and Buckthorn Tree
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Bladdeer Nut, Spindle and Buckthorn Tree from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Flowers: Bitter Sweet, Buckthorn, Cubebs, Chicory, Castor Oil, Barberry, c1940

Illustration, Rhopalocera -- Thais Cerisyi, Gonepteryx Cleopatra, Euchloe Belemia, Zegris Eupheme, Argynnis Laodice, Vanessa Levana, Vanessa Ichnusa, Spilothyrus Lavaterae, Pamphila Nostrodamus

Rhamnus frangula, (Frangula alnus)
Rhamnus frangula (Frangula alnus), the alder buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, or breaking buckthorn

Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) close-up of leaves and flowers, Cyprus, March

Picture No. 10886797
Buckthorn or Purging Buckthorn - in flower (Rhamnus cathartica) Date:

Picture No. 10858263
Sea BUCKTHORN (Hippophae rhumnoides) Date:

Picture No. 10899551
Alder Buckthorn - in autumn - leaves and berries (Frangula alnus) Date:

Christs Thorn in Flower - Bulgaria

Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) close-up of flowers and leaves, growing on chalk downland, Dorset, England, June

Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) egg, on Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) leaf, Dorset, England, May

Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) two eggs, on Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) leaf, Dorset, England, May

Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), Rhamnaceae, deciduous shrub spontaneous in Italy, watercolor, 1755
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VII, Plate 82 by Francesco Peyrolery: Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica), Rhamnaceae. Deciduous shrub spontaneous in Italy. Watercolor, 1755

Buckthorn (Rhamnus alpinus), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph Redoute
Botany - Rhamnaceae - Buckthorn (Rhamnus alpinus). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph RedoutA

Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph Redoute
Botany - Rhamnaceae - Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus). Henry Louis Duhamel du Monceau, botanical plate by Pierre Joseph RedoutA

Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) berries C016 / 3371
Italian buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus) berries, artwork

Rhamnus purshiana, cascara buckthorn
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sea-buckthorn berries for sale at Sigishoara fruit and vegetable market, Transylvania, Romania
ROG-14132 Sea Buckthorn berries for sale at Sigishoara fruit and vegetable market Transylvania, Romania Hippophae rhamnoides Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Sea Buckthorn - bush in autumn covered in berries. Lincolnshire, England
DK-141 Sea Buckthorn - bush in autumn covered in berries Lincolnshire, England. Hippophae rhamnoides David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Old dune ridge with ragwort, marram grass and sea buckthorn, Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire, England

Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) close-up of flowers and leaves, Dorset, England, may

Sea buckthorn, in fruit; autumn
ROG-12820 Sea buckthorn, in fruit; autumn. Hippophae rhamnoides Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Buckthorn: A Diverse and Fascinating Plant Family" From the arid landscapes of the USA to the lush grasslands of Cambridgeshire, buckthorn plants can be found in various forms and locations around the world. With a wide range of species, each with its unique characteristics, buckthorns have captivated botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. In the deserts of America, several varieties of desert cacti proudly display their vibrant blooms amidst harsh conditions. These resilient buckthorns not only survive but thrive in these extreme environments, showcasing their ability to adapt and flourish. At sunrise in a picturesque grassland scene, Alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus) stands tall among swaying blades. Its presence adds a touch of elegance as it basks in the golden hues cast by dawn's first light. This particular variety is known for its slender leaves and small fruits that dot its branches like precious gems. Venturing across continents to Cambridgeshire, UK, we encounter Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). In September, this remarkable plant showcases both its foliage and fruit simultaneously. The leaves transition from vibrant green to warm autumnal shades while clusters of berries adorn its branches like colorful ornaments. Further south lies Mediterranean buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus), an evergreen shrub that thrives under sunny skies. Its glossy leaves shimmer in the sunlight while tiny flowers attract pollinators with their delicate beauty. This enchanting member of the buckthorn family brings a touch of Mediterranean charm wherever it grows. Nature's diversity extends beyond plants alone; it includes fascinating creatures such as wart snakes or little filesnakes (Acrochordus granulatus). These serpents find solace amidst dense thickets where they may occasionally cross paths with some species of buckthorns - an intriguing interaction between flora and fauna.