Bladderwort Collection

Venus fly trap
Illustration of a venus fly trap

Common bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris
5855893 Common bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris; (add.info.: Common bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris
6337683 Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze)

Carnivorous plants (colour litho)
3630355 Carnivorous plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnivorous plants)

Greater plantain, Plantago major. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Bladderwort, Utricularia vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Page 2. Utricularia dichotoma, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670313 Page 2. Utricularia dichotoma, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Verbena, Vervain, Butterworth, Pinguicula, Bladderwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Verbena, Vervain, Butterworth, Pinguicula, Bladderwort, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Lesser bladderwort(Utricularia minor)
illustration of a lesser bladderwort(Utricularia minor)

Utricularia flowers from Ks flower plateau, a world heritage site in Maharashtra, India where wild flowers bloom for a short period in the month of August-September every year

Picture No. 10854874
Bladderwort - African sp. insectivorous. (Utricularia sandersonii) Date:

Bladderwort in a lake. The bladderworts (Utricularia) are carnivorous plants. The underwater bladders trap small aquatic animals, such as water fleas or even small fish fry and tadpoles

Bladderwort bladder, light micrograph
Bladderwort bladder. Light micrograph of a bladder (round, lower left) from the greater bladderwort plant (Utricularia vulgaris). A smaller bladder is at centre right. This is a carnivorous plant

Lesser bladderwort (Utricularia minor). Dorset bog
ROG-12469 Lesser bladderwort Dorset bog. UK Utricularia minor Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bladderwort - insectivorous
JLM-4699 Bladderwort - insectivorous Ultricularia major John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bladderwort - Bladder-like sac, ready to suck a worm in. South Africa
PPG-1650 Bladderwort - bladder-like sac, ready to suck a worm in South Africa Utricularia sandersonii Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Discover the fascinating world of bladderwort, a carnivorous plant that rivals even the Venus fly trap in its predatory abilities. With its scientific name Utricularia vulgaris, this captivating plant is known for its unique bladder-like traps that it uses to catch unsuspecting prey. In this stunning color lithograph featuring various carnivorous plants, including the bladderwort and greater plantain (Plantago major), we get a glimpse into their intricate beauty. The detailed Victorian botanical illustration showcases not only the vibrant colors of these plants but also their delicate structures. Page 2 reveals another species of bladderwort, Utricularia dichotoma, depicted with watercolor, pen, ink, and pencil. This artwork captures the essence of this remarkable plant's form and intricacy. The verbena, vervain butterworths are beautifully illustrated alongside other intriguing plants like pinguicula and Victorian botanical illustrations of bladderworts. These depictions highlight how diverse and enchanting these carnivorous plants can be. One such variation is the lesser bladderwort (Utricularia minor), which is captured in Picture No. 10854874. Its petite size doesn't diminish its ability to capture prey efficiently using tiny bladders hidden among its foliage. Bladderworts thrive in aquatic environments as well; they can be found floating gracefully on lakes or ponds as shown in 'Bladderwort in a lake. ' Their presence adds an element of mystery to these serene bodies of water. For those curious about their inner workings, a light micrograph showcases the intricate structure of a bladderwort's trap - providing insight into how it catches its prey with precision.