Melampyrum Collection

Heath Fritillary -Melitaea athalia- on clover blossom

Night and day, Melampyrum nemorosum
5855883 Night and day, Melampyrum nemorosum; (add.info.: Night and day, Melampyrum nemorosum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 262
Coleoptera: Aphanisticus pusillus (Smallest Buprestid) [Plant: Melampyrum cristatum (Crested Cow-wheat)] Date: 1824-39

Purple or field cow-wheat, Melampyrum arvense. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792

Crested cow-wheat, Melampyrum cristatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Common cow-wheat, Melampyrum pratense. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Curtis British Entomology Plate 273
Hymenoptera: Philanthus androgynus = Philanthus triangulum [Plant: Melampyrum arvense (Purple Cow-wheat)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 225
Lepidoptera: Speranza sylvaria = Itame (or Macaria) brunneata (Rannoch Looper) [Plant: Melampyrum pratense (Meadow Cow-wheat)] Date: 1824-39

Cow Wheat, Melampyrum, Lousewort, Pedicularis, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Cow Wheat, Melampyrum, Lousewort, Pedicularis, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Field Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum arvense), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10899473
Small Cow-wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) Date:

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Melampyrum, also known as cow-wheat or lousewort, is a fascinating genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. This group includes various species such as the Purple or field cow-wheat (Melampyrum arvense), Crested cow-wheat (Melampyrum cristatum), and Common cow-wheat (Melampyrum pratense). One can appreciate the beauty of these plants through stunning illustrations like those found in Curtis British Entomology Plates 262 and 273. These plates depict a Heath Fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia) delicately perched on a clover blossom amidst a backdrop flowers. The intricate Victorian botanical illustration showcases the detailed structure and vibrant colors of Cow Wheat, Lousewort, and Pedicularis. It highlights their unique characteristics that make them stand out in any natural setting. Field Cow-Wheat (Melampyrum arvense) can be found across Bavaria, Germany, Europe. Its presence adds charm to meadows with its delicate purple blooms contrasting against lush green grasses. These enchanting plants play an essential role in ecosystems by providing nectar for pollinators like butterflies and bees. The relationship between Melampyrum species and insects is beautifully captured in Curtis British Entomology Plate 225. Melampyrum is not just an ordinary plant; it represents nature's artistry at its finest. From its diverse species to its captivating interactions with insects, this genus never fails to mesmerize us with its beauty and ecological significance.