Milk Thistle Collection

Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Silybum marianum, milk thistle
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Chardon Marie

Thistle, Milk Thistle, Plume Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) flower with Hoverfly (Didea fasciata) settled on one of its leaves, Ogwell Common, Devon, United Kingdom

Milk Thistle (chromolitho)
2802981 Milk Thistle (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milk Thistle. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Musk Thistle, Welted Thistle, Slender Flowered Thistle, Milk Thistle (colour litho)
6024191 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Musk Thistle, Welted Thistle, Slender Flowered Thistle, Milk Thistle (colour litho) by English School

Blowin in the wind
Greg Barsh

Sow Thistle, Thistle, Milk Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Sow Thistle, Thistle, Milk Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) with purple flowers and spiked green and white leaves on tall stems

Currant Ribes rubrum milk thistle Silybum marianum
Currant (Ribes rubrum) and milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Currant and milk thistle. With a butterfly. FIGs. 45 and 46 on a sheet hand numbered 24. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C

Agriculture Silybum Marianum L Gaertn Milk Thistle
Agriculture, Silybum Marianum. L. Gaertn. Milk Thistle or Lady's Thistle. Growing on top of the temple of Bacchus in Baalbek. 1930, Lebanon, Baʻlabakk

Wild flowers Palestine Milk-thistle Silybum Marianum
Wild flowers of Palestine. Milk-thistle. (Silybum Marianum (L.) Gaertn.) 1900

Carduus nutans, musk thistle
Watercolour and ink on paper, c. mid-19th century by Ellen Hawkins (fl.1821-1868).Held in the Library and Archives

Young prostrate perennial sow-thistle, Sonchus arvensis plants on waste arable ground

Asteraceae or Compositae, 1) Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum Gaertn). Herbaceous annual or biennial plant for flower
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XIV, Table 66 by Francesco Peyrolery: Asteraceae or Compositae, 1) Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum Gaertn)

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) butterfly on stem of milk thistle

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), artwork C016 / 3420
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) in flower, artwork

Milk Thistle (Carduus natans) C013 / 5416
Milk Thistle (Carduus natans), also known as Nodding Thistle, flowering in summer

Mammoth wasp (Megascolia maculata maculata) feeding on Milk thistle (marianum), Lesbos, Greece

Nectar feeding Horse fly (Pangonius funebris) on Milk thistle (Carduus marianus), Lesbos, Greece

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Close up

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) flowering, Italy, april

Milk thistle (Silybum Adriana )
Milk thistle flowers (Silybum marianum Adriana ). This plant is used in herbal medicine as a remedy for liver diseases and poisoning

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"Milk Thistle: A Majestic Emblem of Scotland's Victorian Botanical Heritage" In the enchanting land of Scotland, nestled amidst its rugged landscapes and ancient castles, a regal plant known as the milk thistle reigns supreme. With its spiky leaves and vibrant purple flowers, this botanical wonder captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Also referred to as musk thistle or plume thistle, the milk thistle (scientifically known as Silybum marianum) has long been celebrated for its medicinal properties. Its seeds contain a powerful compound called silymarin, which is believed to support liver health and detoxification. During the Victorian era, when botanical illustrations flourished in popularity, artists meticulously captured the intricate beauty of this Scottish treasure. These stunning chromolithographs showcased every delicate detail – from the spiked green and white leaves that adorned tall stems to the mesmerizing purple blooms attracting hoverflies like Didea fasciata. The milk thistle's resilience is further highlighted by its ability to thrive even in harsh conditions. As if dancing with grace in nature's symphony, these resilient plants sway gracefully in the wind – their fluffy seed heads blowing freely across fields and meadows. But beyond its visual allure lies a deeper significance. The milk thistle symbolizes strength and protection against adversity – just like Scotland itself. It stands tall amidst challenges while offering solace through its healing powers. As part of Great Britain's rich flora tapestry, alongside other magnificent species such as welted thistles and slender-flowered thistles, this remarkable plant showcases nature's infinite wonders. Even amongst companions like sow thistles or currant ribes rubrum, it remains an unrivaled emblem of vitality. So next time you encounter a milk thistle on your journey through Scotland or admire one within a vintage illustration collection from yesteryears' botanists' endeavors - take a moment to appreciate its resilience, beauty, and the legacy it represents.