Meadow Sweet Collection

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Willow Leaved Spiraea, Common Dropwort, Meadow Sweet, Mountain Avens, Common Avens
6024328 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Willow Leaved Spiraea, Common Dropwort, Meadow Sweet, Mountain Avens, Common Avens, Water Avens (colour litho) by English School

Meadow Sweet (engraving)
1615500 Meadow Sweet (engraving) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meadow Sweet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 April 1898)

Meadow-Sweet (engraving)
1628291 Meadow-Sweet (engraving) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meadow-Sweet. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1895)

Meadow Sweet, or Dropwort, Spiraea Ulmaria (colour litho)
2802627 Meadow Sweet, or Dropwort, Spiraea Ulmaria (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meadow Sweet, or Dropwort, Spiraea Ulmaria)

Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho)
6020692 Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Parsnip, T Mustard, Meadow Sweet, Mouse Ear)

The New Forest: Meadow Sweet near Royden (colour litho)
5989978 The New Forest: Meadow Sweet near Royden (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meadow Sweet near Royden)

White Deadnettle, Meadow Sweet, 1951 (colour litho)
2919980 White Deadnettle, Meadow Sweet, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spiraea Ulmaria; Meadow-sweet

Spiraea Ulmaria; Meadow-sweet

Spiraea Ulmaria, Meadow-sweet

Meadowsweet is a common fen plant, normally found growing amongst other tall herbs. From June to October it is covered in clumps of small, sweet- smelling white flowers. Date: 1930s

Meadowsweet (Filipendula rubra), also known as False Spirea, flowering in Summer

Meadowsweet, artwork
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), artwork. This plant is a herb that grows in damp meadows in most of Europe and in western Asia

Dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris), also known as Meadowsweet, flowering in a pasture in Romania

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Meadowsweet flowers (Filipendula ulmaria). Photographed in June

Meadowsweet (Filipendula purpurea)
Meadowsweet flowers (Filipendula purpurea)

Queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra) flowers

Crane, a Flower Wedding
A FLOWER WEDDING described by two wallflowers Lads Love courts Miss Meadowsweet

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"Meadow Sweet: A Delicate Beauty of the British Countryside" In the enchanting realm of Great Britain's flowering plants, one can find a myriad of captivating species that paint the landscape with vibrant hues. Among these botanical wonders is the graceful meadow sweet, also known as Willow Leaved Spiraea or Common Dropwort. With its delicate petals and slender stems, meadow sweet stands tall in meadows and woodlands across the country. Its ethereal beauty is captured in exquisite engravings and colour lithographs, showcasing its allure to nature enthusiasts and artists alike. The sight brings joy to many hearts as it blooms during summer months. Its clusters of tiny white flowers exude a subtle fragrance that lures bees and butterflies, creating a symphony of buzzing wings amidst nature's orchestra. This wildflower holds historical significance too; it was once used for medicinal purposes due to its soothing properties. From ancient times until today, herbalists have harnessed its essence for various remedies. Meadow sweet thrives alongside other native species such as Mountain Avens, Common Avens, Water Avens, Wild Parsnip, Mouse Ear, Milk Wort - all contributing to the rich tapestry of biodiversity found within Britain's landscapes. One particular depiction showcases this floral gem near Royden in The New Forest. Bathed in sunlight and surrounded by lush greenery, it epitomizes tranquility and serenity—a testament to Mother Nature's artistry at her finest. Even though meadow sweet may be overshadowed by more flamboyant blooms like White Deadnettle or showy garden flowers elsewhere around 1951 America or North America's Maine region—its understated elegance remains unparalleled. As we wander through fields adorned with this botanical treasure trove called "meadowsweet, " let us pause for a moment to appreciate its simple yet profound presence.