Fumaria Collection

Fumaria officinalis, fumitory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Lesser celandine, Ficaria verna, and fumitory, Fumaria officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668075 Lesser celandine, Ficaria verna, and fumitory, Fumaria officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis
5855944 Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis; (add.info.: Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Crimson flowered fumitory, Fumaria officinalis
5856706 Crimson flowered fumitory, Fumaria officinalis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Crimson flowered fumitory, Fumaria officinalis)

Lesser celandine, Ficaria verna, and fumitory, Fumaria officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yellow corydalis, Pseudofumaria lutea (Yellow fumitory, Fumaria lutea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Hollow root, Corydalis cava (Hollow-rooted fumitory, Fumaria cava). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Fumewort, Corydalis solida (Solid-rooted fumitory, Fumaria solida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Wild bleeding heart, Dicentra formosa. (Blush fumitory, Fumaria formosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 427
Hymenoptera: Phagonia smaragdina = Halticoptera flavicornis (Emerald Phagonia) [Plant: Fumaria capreolata (Ramping Fumitory)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 46
Diptera: Asilus germanicus = Pamponerus germanicus (White- and Black-winged Robber-fly) [Plant: Corydalis claviculata (Fumaria claviculata, Climbing Fumitory)] Date: 1824-39

Fumeterre officinale or Foot de Celine - Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis, showing flowers, leaves and seeds
FLO4603309 Fumeterre officinale or Foot de Celine - Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis, showing flowers, leaves and seeds. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by

FUMARIA OFFICINALIS
FUMITORY, or EARTH SMOKE, or WAX DOLLS Date: early 20th century

Fumaria officinalis, the common fumitory, drug fumitory or earth smoke
Illustration of a Fumaria officinalis, the common fumitory, drug fumitory or earth smoke

Common Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) flowering, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

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Fumaria officinalis. Colored engraving

Common Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Common Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)

Fumaria Officinalis
Fumitory, or Earth Smoke, or Wax Dolls

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"Fumaria: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Palette" Fumaria officinalis, commonly known as fumitory or crimson flowered fumitory, is a captivating plant that has been admired for centuries. Its delicate flowers, resembling tiny pinkish-purple hearts, add a touch of elegance to any landscape. In the year 1542, an engraving titled "Common Fumitory" showcased the intricate details of this enchanting herb. The image depicted its slender stems and feathery leaves with utmost precision, capturing its essence for generations to come. Often found alongside other spring blooms like lesser celandine and yellow corydalis, fumitory creates a harmonious tapestry of colors. Its vibrant hues blend seamlessly with the golden petals of ficaria verna and the hollow roots of Corydalis cava. Corydalis solida, also known as fumewort or wild bleeding heart, shares a resemblance with fumaria in both appearance and allure. These two species intertwine gracefully in nature's symphony, creating breathtaking scenes that leave onlookers mesmerized. The beauty of fumitory extends beyond its visual appeal; it holds medicinal properties too. Historically used in herbal remedies dating back centuries ago when it was referred to as "fumerterre, " this plant has long been valued for its healing qualities. Captured by renowned artist Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin in his handcoloured stipple copperplate engravings from Chaumonton's works are exquisite illustrations showcasing every aspect of Fumiterre officinale or Foot de Celine - Fumitory. From its flowers to leaves and seeds meticulously portrayed with vibrant colors that bring them to life on paper. Even today, Curtis British Entomology Plates 427 and 46 continue to celebrate the charm of these plants through their detailed depictions. Each stroke captures the essence of fumitory, reminding us of its timeless allure.