Polygala Collection

Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega
5855090 Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega; (add.info.: Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa
5856303 Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa; (add.info.: Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Milkwort, Polygala vulgaris
5855977 Milkwort, Polygala vulgaris; (add.info.: Milkwort, Polygala vulgaris. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Apennine treacle mustard (Erysimum pseudorhaeticum) and Greater milkwort (Polygala major) in flower in dry field, Gran Sasso, Abruzzo, Italy. June

Milkwort, Polygala vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1791

Polygala species
Showy polygala, Polygala speciosa, boxed-leaved milkwort, Polygala chamaebuxus, large-bracted milkwort, Polygala bracteola, and heath-leaved milkwort, Muraltia mixta

Field larkspur, Consolida regalis, and milkwort, Polygala vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Shrubby milkwort, Polygala chamaebuxus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an illustration by William Miller from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Seneca snakeroot or rattlesnake root, Polygala senega, Senega. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Polygala virgata var. speciosa
Showy milkwort, Polygala virgata var. speciosa (Polygala speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Rattlesnake-root or Seneca snake-root, Polygala senega. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Bitter milkwort, Polygala amara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 62
Diptera: Dolychopeza sylvicola = Dolychopeza albipes (Silver-footed Long-legs) [Plant: Polygala vulgaris (Milkwort)] Date: 1824-39

Prealpine Milkwort (Polygala alpestris, Polygala amara var. aut. pl
2638984 Prealpine Milkwort (Polygala alpestris, Polygala amara var. aut. pl. Polygala brachyptera) (colour litho) by German School

Shrubby Milkwort (Polygala Chamaebuxus) (colour litho)
2638983 Shrubby Milkwort (Polygala Chamaebuxus) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bird flower (Polygala arillata) for sale as food, Tengchong market, Yunnan Province, China

Picture No. 12009481
Carpenter bee - female collecting nectar from flowers of September Butterfly Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) - thorax has been dusted with pollen grains - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Date:

Plants / Polygala Sp
Illecebrum Verticillatum Creeping Milkwort Date: 1636

Polygala amara (rev. amarella), dwarf milkwort
Illustration of Polygala amara from Flora Monacensis (1811) by Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835). Date: 1811

Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Common milkwort, Polygala vulgaris.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Polygalla leptophylla, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa

Picture No. 10891449
September Butterfly-bush (Polygala myrtifolia) Date:

Polygala amara, dwarf milkwort
Illustration of Polygala amara, Table 83. from Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (1781) by Johann Zorn. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Milkwort pollen, SEM
Milkwort (Polygala sp.) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x900 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

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In the picturesque landscapes of Gran Sasso, Abruzzo, Italy, a vibrant display of wild flowers composite known as polygala takes center stage in June. Amongst this enchanting scene are two notable species - the Apennine treacle mustard and the Greater milkwort. These delicate blooms thrive in the dry fields, adding splashes of color to an otherwise arid landscape. Milkwort, specifically Polygala vulgaris, is another member of this diverse genus that graces these fields with its presence. Its petite petals create a charming carpet across the terrain alongside various other polygala species. Field larkspur and milkwort dance together harmoniously amidst this floral symphony. A unique addition to this botanical ensemble is the shrubby milkwort or Polygala chamaebuxus. With its compact form and dainty blossoms, it adds a touch of elegance to the composition. Meanwhile, Seneca snakeroot or rattlesnake root (Polygala senega) stands tall amongst its counterparts with its striking appearance. As we explore further into this captivating world of polygalas, we encounter additional varieties such as Polygala virgata var. Speciosa - an exquisite specimen that captivates onlookers with its intricate beauty. Rattlesnake-root or Seneca snake-root (Polygala senega) also makes an appearance here; its name alone evokes intrigue and fascination. Not all members of this genus boast gentle appearances though; bitter milkwort (Polygala amara) showcases a more robust nature while still contributing to the overall allure of these wildflower meadows. And let us not forget Curtis British Entomology Plate 62 - a testament to how these stunning flowers have captured human imagination throughout history. In Gran Sasso's dry fields during June, polygalas transform what could be considered barren land into a breathtaking tapestry of colors and textures.