Stachys Officinalis Collection

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

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

betony, stachys officinalis
2047 Betony Stachys officinalis

Wood Betony, c1891, (1891). Artist: Anne Pratt
Wood Betony, c1891, (1891). From Wild Flowers, by Anne Pratt, 1891. [Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London, 1891]

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

Betony, Stachys officinalis = Betonica in meadow, Dorset
ROG-14084 Betony, in meadow Dorset. UK Stachys officinalis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe) cleodippe form, adult, roosting on Betony (Stachys officinalis) flowerhead, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Stachys officinalis syn Betonica
Common Betony (Stachys officinalis syn Betonica), also known as Wood Betony, flowering in grassland in the UK

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Amidst the lush greenery of Upper Bavaria, Germany, in the enchanting month of July, the Common Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) gracefully flutters towards the alluring Purple Betony (Stachys officinalis, syn Betonica) flowers. This Victorian botanical illustration by Anne Pratt captures the ethereal beauty of this moment, as the butterfly's wings dance in the sunlight, mirroring the vibrant hues of the Purple Betony. The Purple Betony, also known as Bishop's Wort or Wood Betony, has been admired for centuries. Anne Pratt's illustration from 1891 showcases its intricate details, while Leonhart Fuchs' engraving from 1542 highlights its medicinal importance. In the meadows of Dorset, the Betony continues to captivate with its distinctive purple blooms. The High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe) Cleodippe form finds solace in the Betony's flowerhead, roosting amongst its beauty. As the seasons change and the meadows transform, the Betony remains a constant source of wonder and inspiration.