Bittersweet Collection

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Ttwo soldiers stuck in a trench, during a battle in World War One. This famous illustration for The Bystander was by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather (1888-1959)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) adult male, perched on old branch beside bittersweet, U. S. A
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) adult male, perched on old branch beside bittersweet, U.S.A

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara
5855871 Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara; (add.info.: Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara 1, and scurvygrass, Cochlearia officinalis 2
FLO4574679 Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara 1, and scurvygrass, Cochlearia officinalis 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Bittersweet or woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration
FLO4985180 Bittersweet or woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Woody nightshade or bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by
FLO4638086 Woody nightshade or bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by E.W

Portrait of Elisabeth Bellinghausen (c.1520- after 1570), 1538-1539. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Portrait of Elisabeth Bellinghausen (c.1520- after 1570), 1538-1539. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Young Woman

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left
541215 Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Straw Flowers and Bittersweet, 1931 (oil on canvas)
1767587 Straw Flowers and Bittersweet, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Ault, George Copeland (1891-1948); 40.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Straw Flowers and Bittersweet)

A Hatful of Bittersweet, 1877 (oil on canvas)
823039 A Hatful of Bittersweet, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Brownscombe, Jennie Augusta (1850-1936); 71.4x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hatful of Bittersweet)

Woody nightshade or bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by E.W. from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Potato vine or jasmine-leaved bittersweet, Solanum jasminoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Bittersweet or woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Bittersweet, Ground Ivy, Bugle, Water Figwort, 1951 (colour litho)
2919999 Bittersweet, Ground Ivy, Bugle, Water Figwort, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Common Thorn Apple, Common Henbane, Bittersweet, Common Nightshade
6024155 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Common Thorn Apple, Common Henbane, Bittersweet, Common Nightshade, Deadly Nightshade (colour litho) by English School

botanika i mineralogia atlas illustrations
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1893 " botanika i mineralogia atlas" scan by Ivan Burmistrov 1. bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, 2

Woody - Nightshade, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Woody - Nightshade, 1877. Woody - Nightshade or Bittersweet, (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine considered an invasive species, the berry is poisonous to humans and livestock

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Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants

Poisonous plants, c1885. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) (top left), and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) (top right)

Bittersweet Solanum dulcamara Eleven slender
Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara), Eleven slender. / Amara dulcis. / Solanum niorelle (title on object), Bittersweet, eleven-rank or climbing nightshade. With a mosquito or fly. Numbered top right: 72

Woody or bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged

USA, Pennsylvania. Autumn bittersweet plant. Credit as: Marie Bush / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)

Poisonous plants. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) top left, and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) top right

Woody Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) close-up of ripening berries, West Sussex, England, september

Woody Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), also known as Bittersweet. The berries resemble tomatoes

Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) flowers and fruits. All parts of this plant are mildly poisonous, though it is used in herbal medicine to treat warts and skin diseases

Bittersweet berries (Solanum dulcamara). This perennial climbing plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of skin diseases, warts, tumours, felons, arthritis, rheumatism

Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) two adults, perched on branch beside bittersweet, U. S. A. autumn
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) two adults, perched on branch beside bittersweet, U.S.A. autumn

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) adult pair, perched on branch beside bittersweet, U. S. A. autumn
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) adult pair, perched on branch beside bittersweet, U.S.A. autumn

Plants / Solanum Dulcamara
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"Bittersweet: A Tale of Contrasting Beauty and Danger" In the vast tapestry of nature, bittersweet emerges as a captivating enigma. Like an elusive melody that lingers in our minds, it leaves us with mixed emotions - a blend of sweetness and bitterness that dances on our senses. Well, if you know of a better ole, go to it. The red-bellied woodpecker perched on an old branch beside the bittersweet in the heartland of U. S. A embodies this duality. Its vibrant plumage juxtaposed against the delicate tendrils of woody nightshade or bittersweet reminds us that beauty often thrives amidst danger. Speaking of danger, poisonous plants like black nightshade and deadly nightshade lurk nearby. Their presence serves as a stark reminder that even within nature's embrace lies treachery. Yet, their allure cannot be denied; artists have immortalized them in works such as "Straw Flowers and Bittersweet" and "A Hatful of Bittersweet, " capturing both their enchantment and peril. But beyond its toxic reputation lies another side to bittersweet - one filled with resilience and adaptability. Solanum dulcamara, also known as potato vine or jasmine-leaved bittersweet, defies odds by thriving in diverse environments. Its tenacity teaches us lessons about embracing change and finding strength within ourselves. Intuition whispers through the branches adorned with blossoms - listen closely to its wisdom. As we gaze upon "Flowering Plants of Great Britain, " where common thorn apple mingles with common henbane, bittersweet stands tall among them all. It symbolizes life's intricate balance between pleasure and pain. Beneath its surface lies a metaphor for human existence itself: moments when joy intertwines with sorrow; when love is tinged with loss; when success carries traces of failure. Bitterness may linger, but sweetness is never far behind.