Phyteuma Collection

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum
5855820 Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum; (add.info.: Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Common restharrow (Ononis repens) and Round-headed rampion (Phyteuma orbiculare) flowering on a chalk grassland hilltop, Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire, UK. July

Round-headed rampion, Phyteuma orbiculare (Phyteuma orbicularis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Jasione, Michauxia and rampion species
Perennial sheep scabious, Jasione perennis, campanula-like michauxia, Michauxia campanuloides, scorzonera-leaved rampion, Phyteuma scorzonerifolium, and winged candiot rampion, Petromarula pinnata

Spiked rampion, Phyteuma spicatum, skirret, Sium sisarum, and turnip, Brassica rapa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Scorzonera-leaved rampion, Phyteuma scorzonerifolium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1822

Phyteuma scorzonerifolium (Scorzonera-leaved rampion, Phyteuma scorzonerifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Curtis British Entomology Plate 738
Coleoptera: Aromia moschata [Plant: Phyteuma orbiculare (Round-headed Rampion)] Date: 1824-39

Bumblebee (Bombus) on Rampion flower (Phyteuma), France, May

Round-headed Rampion (Phyteuma orbiculare) detail with out of focus Golden Hawk s?beard (Crepis aurea) in the background. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Slender rampion, Phyteuma stricta.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Spiked rampion (Phyteuma spicatum)

Devils Claw -Harpagophytum procumbens-, medicinal plant, cancer therapy, osteoarthritis therapy, root, dried, medicine, African

Round-headed Rampion or Pride of Sussex -Phyteuma orbiculare-, Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgadener Land District, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Round-headed Rampion -Phyteuma orbiculare-, Bavaria, Germany

Phteuma Spicatum
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Phyteuma, also known as round-headed rampion, is a captivating flowering plant that graces the chalk grassland hilltops of Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire, UK. In the month of July, alongside the common restharrow and other species like jasione and Michauxia, these vibrant blossoms create a stunning display of colors. With its spherical flower heads and delicate petals, Phyteuma orbiculare stands out among its counterparts. Its unique shape attracts various pollinators including bumblebees who can be seen buzzing around the flowers during their blooming season in May. But Phyteuma doesn't stop at just one species; it encompasses a diverse range of plants such as spiked rampion (Phyteuma spicatum), scorzonera-leaved rampion (Phyteuma scorzonerifolium), slender rampion (Phyteuma stricta), and more. Each variety possesses its own distinct characteristics that add to the allure of this genus. Interestingly, it has not only caught the attention of nature enthusiasts but also medicinal researchers. Devil's Claw or Harpagophytum procumbens is one such example - a plant with cancer therapy and osteoarthritis therapy potential found within this genus. Its dried roots are used for medicinal purposes primarily in African traditional medicine. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 738, an exquisite illustration showcases Phyteuma's beauty through intricate details captured by skilled artists. The image captures every petal and stamen with precision while highlighting its elegance. As we admire these enchanting flowers on our walks through chalk grasslands or witness them attracting busy bees on sunny days in France or elsewhere around Europe, let us appreciate the diversity within this remarkable genus - Phyteuma - which continues to captivate both nature lovers and scientists alike.