Stachys Collection

Marsh woundwort, Stachys palustris
5855858 Marsh woundwort, Stachys palustris; (add.info.: Marsh woundwort, Stachys palustris. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Betony, Stachys officinalis, male and female. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam
FLO4669031 Betony, Stachys officinalis, male and female. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Hedge woundwort, Stachys sylvatica
5855859 Hedge woundwort, Stachys sylvatica; (add.info.: Hedge woundwort, Stachys sylvatica. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) flying to Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flying towards Purple betony (Betonica officinalis) flowers, Upper Bavaria, Germany. July

Purple wildflower wood betony Victorian botanical illustration by Anne Pratt
Red purple wildflower wood betony. Also known as purple betony, betony, bishopwort, or bishops wort. The French common name is betoine, and Betonie in German. It is a perennial grassland herb

Aesculapius discovering betony (chromolitho)
964078 Aesculapius discovering betony (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine and healing in ancient Greek religion)

Betony, Stachys officinalis, male and female. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common horehound, Marrubium vulgare, and downy woundwort, Stachys germanica. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Eyebright, Euphrasia rostkoviana, and heal-all, Stachys citrina. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Perennial yellow woundwort and henbane
Perennial yellow woundwort, Stachys recta, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Corncockle, Agrostemma githago, and woundwort, Stachys heraclea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

White-stemmed stachys, Stachys albicaulis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by John Lindley from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1833

Curtis British Entomology Plate 247
Coleoptera: Attagenus trifasciatus (Banded Attagenus. Adventive) [Plant: Stachys palustris (Marsh Woundwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 65
Hymenoptera: Hylotoma stephensii = Hylotoma (Arge) pagana ssp. stephensii (Stephensian Hylotoma) [Plant: Stachys sylvatica (Hedge Wound-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Page 168. Eriostemon buxifolium, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670531 Page 168. Eriostemon buxifolium, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Five starchy leaves, X-ray

Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp. ), X-ray
Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp.), X-ray

Betony, Stachys, Stachys officinalis Hummelo
Betony, Stachys officinalis Hummelo, Purple colour coloured flowers growing outdoor.-

Betony, Stachys, Woundwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Betony, Stachys, Woundwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Purple Betony or Bishops Wort (Stachys officinalis)

Downy Woundwort, Stachys germanica
Plate 83/11, illustration of Downy Woundwort from Deutschlands Flora (1841) by Jacob Sturm (1771-1848). Date: 1841

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult male feeding on blooming Scarlet betony (Stachys Coccinea) among Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Hill Country, Texas, USA

Downy Woundwort -Stachys germanica-, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10893089
Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris) Date:

Hedge woundwort, Stachys sylvatica, young plant

Plant pot containing Hypericum perforatum (St Johns Wort), Lavandula sp. (Lavender), Stachys sp. (Betony or Lambs ears) and Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm), view from above

Purple betony or Bishops wort - Stachys officinalis (Betonica) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Stachys Officinalis
BETONY The magical plant Betony is discovered by ASCLEPIUS, the Greek god of medicine

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In the picturesque landscapes of Upper Bavaria, Germany, a vibrant dance unfolds as a Common brimstone butterfly gracefully flutters towards the enchanting Purple betony flowers. The delicate wings of this Gonepteryx rhamni species create a mesmerizing spectacle against the backdrop of Betonica officinalis blooms. Meanwhile, in Monmouthshire, an industrious Garden bumblebee embarks on its quest for nectar, drawn irresistibly to the alluring Hedge woundwort. Bombus hortorum's flight path is guided by nature's invisible map as it seeks sustenance from Stachys sylvatica. Transporting us back in time through Victorian botanical illustrations by Anne Pratt, we witness the exquisite beauty of Purple wildflower wood betony. Each stroke captures the essence and intricate details that make Betonica officinalis truly captivating. Aesculapius himself once stumbled upon this remarkable herb known as betony. In a chromolitho depiction of his discovery, we can almost feel his awe and reverence for its healing properties. The diversity within the Stachys family becomes apparent with male and female specimens showcased alongside Stachys officinalis. These plants exude strength and resilience while offering their unique contributions to herbal medicine. Journeying further into nature's pharmacy, we encounter Marrubium vulgare or Common horehound paired with downy leaves. This pairing highlights how different plant species can complement each other in their medicinal qualities. Eyebright (Euphrasia rostkoviana) stands tall beside heal-all (Prunella vulgaris), showcasing their harmonious coexistence amidst meadows teeming with life. Their presence brings solace to those seeking remedies for various ailments. Perennial yellow woundwort intertwines effortlessly with henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), creating an intriguing juxtaposition between healing powers and cautionary tales associated with these potent herbs.