Alkanet Collection

Alkanna, genus of plant within the family of the leafy plants, from the root bark of the dyer's alkanna, Alkanna tinctoria, is extracted alkannin, the raw material for dyes and make-up, Historic

Common bugloss (Anchusa officinalis), Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Verschiedene Tubiflorae, Ipomoea purga, Cuscuty epithymum (Capsicum) annuum (Borago officinalis), Alkanna tinctoria

Common tormentil (Potentilla erecta), medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, around 1796

Common Tormentil (Potentilla tormentilla), a medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, ca. 1870

Common bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa officinalis
5855845 Common bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa officinalis; (add.info.: Common bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa officinalis)

Alkanet or bugloss variety, Anchusa species (Anchusa terza)
FLO4674368 Alkanet or bugloss variety, Anchusa species (Anchusa terza)

Common alkanet, Anchusa officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799

Evergreen bugloss, Pentaglottis sempervirens (Evergreen alkanet, Anchusa sempervirens)

Alkanet, Anchusa species
Alkanet or bugloss variety, Anchusa species (Anchusa terza). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Dyers alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Curtis British Entomology Plate 452
Diptera: Volucella inflata (Inflated Hover-fly) [Plant: Pentaglossis sempervirens (Anchusa sempervirens, Evergreen Alkanet)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 331
Coleoptera: Tenebrio obscurus (Flour-beetle) [Plant: Lithospermum arvense (Bastard Alkanet)] Date: 1824-39

A Griffin, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
A Griffin, 1625-77

Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) feeding on Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Alkanet, Bugloss, Borage, Comfrey, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Alkanet, Bugloss, Borage, Comfrey, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Picture No. 10886798
Green Alkanet - in flower - spring (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Date:

False Alkanet (Anchusa barrelieri) flowering, Abruzzo N. P. Apennines, Italy, May
False Alkanet (Anchusa barrelieri) flowering, Abruzzo N.P. Apennines, Italy, May

Picture No. 10890783
Seven-spot Ladybird on Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens)

Picture No. 10890781
Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss - the plant's name comes from the Arabic al henna because the dye that can be extracted from its roots is similar to henna (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Date:

Picture No. 10890782
Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss - the plant's name comes from the Arabic al henna because the dye that can be extracted from its roots is similar to henna (Pentaglottis sempervirens) Date:

Picture No. 10886643
Dyer's Alkanet - on dunes (Alkanna lehmanii = A. tinctoria) Date:

Dyers Alkanet (Alkanna lehmanii) flowering, growing on dunes, Skala Eressos (Eressos Beach), Lesvos, Greece, march

Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) adult, feeding on Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) flowers, Brittany, France, may

Large Blue Alkanet (Anchusa azurea) flowering, near Minerve, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, may

Green Alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens) flowering, Brittany, France, may

Green-veined white butterfly on a borage (family Boraginaceae) flower. Green-veined white butterflies (Pieris napi) are common in Europe. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Alkanet (Anchusa calcarea), also known as Bugloss, flowering on sand dunes in Algarve, Portugal

Alkanet (Anchusa caespitosa)
Foliage and flowers of Alkanet (Anchusa caespitosa), in the White Mountains, Crete

Large Blue Alkanet - Alentejo, Portugal
USH-2819 Large Blue Alkanet Alentejo, Portugal Anchusa azurea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Discovering the Enchanting World of Alkanet: From Anchusa officinalis to Pentaglottis sempervirens" Common alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) and Evergreen bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens) are just a few the fascinating Alkanet family. Delve into the diverse species within the Alkanet genus, including Anchusa species and Dyers alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria). Curtis British Entomology Plate 452 showcases the intricate relationship between insects and Alkanet plants. Wenceslaus Hollar's stunning illustration from Curtis British Entomology Plate 331 captures the beauty of these botanical wonders. A Griffin's captivating artwork from 1625-77 transports us back in time, highlighting our long-standing fascination with Alkanets. The Group from Forget-Me-Not Family, created in 1846, offers a glimpse into how these plants have captured human imagination throughout history. Witness nature's harmony as an Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) finds nourishment on Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens). Marvel at the sight of a Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) gracefully flying towards Green alkanet (Pentaglottis sempervirens). Explore Victorian Botanical Illustrations featuring Alkanets alongside other beloved plants like Bugloss, Borage, and Comfrey. Immerse yourself in the world of Botanical Illustrations where artists bring forth every intricate detail of these mesmerizing blooms. From their historical significance to their ecological importance as pollinator attractors, Alkanets captivate both scientists and art enthusiasts alike through their vibrant colors and unique characteristics depicted in various illustrations throughout time.