Cnicus Collection

Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta
5855105 Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta; (add.info.: Blessed thistle, Cnicus benedicta. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark)

Antique botany illustration: Spear Plume Thistle, Cnicus lanceolatus

Species of thistles (litho)
6013435 Species of thistles (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Species of thistles)

St. Benedicts thistle, Centaurea benedicta (Cnicus benedictus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Spiniest thistle, Cirsium spinosissimum (Feathery headed cnicus, Cnicus spinosissimus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Curtis British Entomology Plate 380
Hymenoptera: Cinetus dorsiger = Ismarus dorsiger [Plant: Cirsium dissectum (Cnicus pratensis, Meadow Plume Thistle)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 312
Lepidoptera: Scopula longipedalis = Dolicharthria punctalis (Long-legged China-mark) [Plant: Cirsium palustre (Cnicus palustris, Marsh Thistle)] Date: 1824-39

Plants / Cnicus Acaulis
DWARF THISTLE Date: 1894

Stemmacantha uniflora
Illustration from Flora Sibirica (1747-1769) by Johann Georg Gmelin. Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Plants / Cnicus Benedictus
Holy Thistle Personified

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Delve into the captivating world of Cnicus, the enchanting family of thistles. Witness the Spear Plume Thistle, Cnicus lanceolatus, in an antique botanical illustration, its spiky beauty a testament to nature's intricate design. Explore the lithographs of various thistle species, including St. Benedict's Thistle, Centaurea benedicta, and the spiniest thistle, Cirsium spinosissimum. Observe the delicate interplay between plants and insects, as depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plates 380 and 312. The Carduelis tristis, or American goldfinch, gracefully perches on the stem acaulis, while Stemmacantha uniflora blooms nearby. Amidst these botanical wonders, Cnicus Benedictus stands out, its vibrant yellow flowers adding a splash of color to the landscape. Embrace the allure of these thistles, each a unique testament to the intricacies of the natural world.