Polygonum Collection

Whitewort, Polygonum officinale
5856145 Whitewort, Polygonum officinale; (add.info.: Whitewort, Polygonum officinale. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Decorative botanical print with forget-me-not, grass, knotweed, and water violet
5855546 Decorative botanical print with forget-me-not, grass, knotweed, and water violet; (add.info.: Five aquatic plants including forget-me-nots (Myosotis), grass (Phalaris)

Princess feather plant, Persicaria orientalis
5855178 Princess feather plant, Persicaria orientalis; (add.info.: Princess feather plant, Persicaria orientalis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of)

Water pepper, Polygonum hydropiper, and curlytop knotweed, Polygonum lapathifolium
5856110 Water pepper, Polygonum hydropiper, and curlytop knotweed, Polygonum lapathifolium; (add.info.: Water pepper, Polygonum hydropiper, and curlytop knotweed, Polygonum lapathifolium)

Alpine bistort, Polygonum viviparum
5856109 Alpine bistort, Polygonum viviparum; (add.info.: Alpine bistort, Polygonum viviparum. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare
5856111 Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare; (add.info.: Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Bistort, Polygonum bistorta, and adderstongue
Bistort, Polygonum bistorta, male and female, and adderstongue, Ophioglossum vulgatum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Greater bistort, Polygonum bistorta
5856746 Greater bistort, Polygonum bistorta by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink flowered greater bistort, Polygonum bistorta)

Perianthed Plants (colour litho)
6004522 Perianthed Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perianthed Plants)

Common knotgrass, Polygonum aviculare. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

European bistort or snakeroot, Persicaria bistorta, Polygonum bistorta, Bistorte. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Persian buttercup and Chinese indigo
Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus 1, and Chinese indigo, Persicaria tinctoria 2. Renoncule, Renouee. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Wild buckwheat, Fallopia convolvulus (Climbing buckwheat, Polygonum convolvulus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Princes feather, Persicaria orientalis (Tall persicaria, Polygonum orientale). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1792

Bistort or snakeweed, Polygonum bistorta. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Bistort, Persicaria bistorta (Polygonum bistorta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 653
Diptera: Chrysotoxum octomaculatum Curtis [Plant: Persicaria vivipara (Polygonum viviparum, Alpine Bistort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 622
Coleoptera: Omophlus armeriae Curtis = Omophlus rufitarsis [Plant: Polygonum bistorta (Common Bistort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 431
Lepidoptera: Trachea atriplex = Trachea atriplicis (Orache, Orache Brocade) [Plant: Polygonum hydropiper (Water Pepper)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 406
Coleoptera: Melolontha fullo = Polyphylla fullo (Kent Cockchaffer, a mainland-European species) [Plant: Fagopyrum esculentum (Polygonum fagopyrum, Buck-wheat)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 284
Lepidoptera: Argyromiges autumnella = Lyonetia (Argyromiges) clerkella (Autumnal Argyromiges) [Plant: Persicaria maculosa (Polygonum persicaria, Spotted Snake-weed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 5
Diptera: Ctenophora ornata (Ornamented Gnat) [Plant: Polygonum aviculare (Common Knot-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Biting Arsmart, Polygonum hydropiper. Copperplate illustration from Edward Baylis, A new and compleat body of practical botanic physic from the medicinal plants of the vegetable kingdom, Vol

Sea knotgrass, Polygonum maritimum
Plate 203, illustration of Sea knotgrass from Icones Florae Germanicae et Helveticae, vol 24 (1905) by Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879). Date: 1905

Illustration, Noctuae -- Nycteolidae -- Spintherops Spectrum, Metoptria Monogramma, Aventia Flexula, Boletobia Fuliginaria, Ophiusa Bifasciata, Nola Togatulalis, Metoponia Agatha, Bomolocha Fontis

Illustration, Agrotidae -- Hadenidae -- Agrotis Festiva, Agrotis C Nigrum, Agrotis Sigma, Agrotis Plecta, Agrotis Putris, Agrotis Praecox, Agrotis Segetum, Mamestra Persicariae, Mamestra Brassicae

Bistort, Persicaria bistorta.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Scorpion fly (Panorpa communis) on Bistort (Polygonum bistorta)

Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Picture No. 10882102
Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) Date:

young redshank plant, Polygonum maculosa, an annual weed of arable agriculture and gardens

Redshank, Polygonum maculosa, seedling cotyledons with first true leaf

Polygonum odoratum (Vietnamese coriander or Rau ram), sprigs of fresh leaves, in small bowls on bamboo mat

Meadow bistort (Polygonum bistorta) C016 / 5923
Meadow bistort (Polygonum bistorta). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Polygonum bistorta, meadow bistort
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

American bistort (Western bistort) (smokeweed) (mountain meadow knotweed) (Polygonum bistortoides)
American bistort (Western bistort) (smokeweed) (mountain meadow knotweed) (Polygonum bistortoides (Bistorta bistortoides), Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Pink Meadow Bistort (Polygonum bistorta) - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Polygonum Fagopyrum
species of KNOTWEED French : renouee sarrazin, ou ble noir Date: 19th century

Giant Knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis), also known as Sakhalin Knotweed, in flower

Polygonum Aviculare
COMMON KNOT-GRASS

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"Discovering the Enchanting World of Polygonum: From Bistort to Adderstongue" Polygonum, also known as bistort or adderstongue, is a fascinating genus of plants that captivates with its diverse species and stunning blooms. One such member is the Greater bistort (Polygonum bistorta), which showcases elegant pink flowers that grace meadows and wetlands. Its beauty is immortalized in the Perianthed Plants' vibrant colour litho. In contrast, we have the Common knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare), a resilient plant found in various habitats worldwide. Its inconspicuous yet intricate flowers are a testament to nature's ingenuity. Another notable species within this genus is the European bistort or snakeroot (Persicaria bistorta). With its distinctive spiky inflorescence, it adds an air of mystique to gardens and woodland areas alike. Persian buttercup and Chinese indigo bring their own unique charm to this botanical family. Wild buckwheat (Fallopia convolvulus) surprises with delicate white blossoms amidst its twisting vines—a true marvel for nature enthusiasts. Princes feather (Persicaria orientalis) enchants with its vibrant red plumes dancing gracefully in summer breezes. The Bistort or snakeweed (Polygonum bistorta) stands tall among other members of the genus, boasting clusters of pale pink flowers that attract bees and butterflies alike. Meanwhile, Persicaria bistorta exhibits slender spikes adorned with tiny blossoms—truly a sight to behold. Curtis British Entomology Plates 653 and 622 offer glimpses into how these polygonums serve as essential habitats for various insects, showcasing their ecological significance. Whether you're exploring wild landscapes or cultivating your garden oasis, delve into the captivating world of polygonums—where beauty meets biodiversity at every turn.