Lychnis Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nielle; Lychnis; Schwarzkummel (engraving)
7196839 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nielle; Lychnis; Schwarzkummel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nielle; Lychnis; Schwarzkummel)

Sticky catchfly, Silene viscaria (red German catchfly, Lychnis viscaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Lychnis and campion species
Scarlet lychnis, Lychnis chalcedonica, Chinese lychnis, Lychnis coronata, fulgent lychnis, Lychnis fulgens, Bunges scarlet campion, Agrostemma bungeana, rose campion, Agrostemma coronaria

Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, and black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Red campion, Silene dioica, and white behmen, Centaurea behen. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Mallow, Malva sylvestris, and ragged robin
Mallow, Malva sylvestris, Monadelphia, 1-4, and ragged robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, Decandria, 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Catchfly species, Lychnis senno
Le Lychnide a fleurs laciniees couleur de Saffron de la Chine. Catchfly species, Lychnis senno. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus

Burning love, Silene chalcedonica (Scarlet lychnis, Lychnis chalcedonica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical

Chinese lychnis or ragged robin, Lychnis coronata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Curtis British Entomology Plate 591
Lepidoptera: Euplocamus mediellus = Morophaga boleti (Boletus Tinea) [Plant: Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged Robin)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 182
Diptera: Rhingia campestris = Rhingia macrocephala (Chequered-bodied Hover-fly) [Plant: Silene dioica (Melandrium rubrum; Lychnis dioica var. diurna, Red Campion)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 54
Hymenoptera: Lophyrus pini = Diprion pini (Pine Sawfly) [Plant: Silene latifolia, = S. alba, Melandrium album (male; Lychnis dioica mas, White Campion)] Date: 1824-39

Lychnis lagascae (colour litho)
960313 Lychnis lagascae (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lychnis lagascae)

Ragged robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) flowering in wet flower-rich meadow, Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland, UK, June 2020

LYCHNIS FLOS-CUCULI
RAGGED ROBIN Date: early 20th century

PLANTS / LYCHNIS DIOICA
RED CAMPION Date: early 20th century

Cuckoo flower Lychnis Prick nose Lychnis coronaria
Cuckoo flower (Lychnis) or Prick nose (Lychnis coronaria) Christ eye hen half dice / Coronaria lijnis. Semi duplex. / oeuillettes semidoubles. (title on object), Koekoeksbloem or Prikneus

Replicas of the Koh-I-Noor diamond
Replicas of the Kor-i-noor diamond created from cubic zirconia by John Nels Hatleberg

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Lychnis coronata
Watercolour on paper, 1777 by Getrude Metz (1746-1793). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1777

Colourful flower bed

Picture No. 10755100
Alpine catchfly (Lychnis alpina) Date:

Picture No. 10886913
Ragged Robin - in flower - Marshy grassland (Lychnis flos-cuculi = Silene flo) Date:

Picture No. 10884067
Lychnis Moth - Resting on dead wood (Hanena bicruris) Date:

Prick nose (Lychnis coronaria) C016 / 5687
Prick nose (Lychnis coronaria). Watercolour (Plate 171) by Arthur Harry Church, 12 July 1905

Lychnis chalcedonica, Maltese cross
Plate 26 from Ladies Flower Garden Annuals (1843) by Jane Wells Loudon. Also shows Coronata, Fulgens, Agrostemma Saponaria and Gypsophylla

Lychnis coronaria, prick nose
Watercolour 19 by Arthur Harry Church, 12 July 1905. Plate 171

Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, camouflaged on stone, Pyrenees, Ariege, France, may

Lychnis Moth (Hadena bicruris) adult, Essex, England

The Lychnis Moth Hadena bicruris Essex, UK IN000406
COS-2053 The Lychnis Moth Essex, UK Hadena bicruris Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ragged Robin & Lily of V
CONVALLARIA (Lily-of-the- valley) & LYCHNIS FLOS- CUCULI (Ragged Robin) depicted with blue & yellow butterflies. Date: 1867

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Lychnis, also known as Sticky catchfly or Silene viscaria, is a captivating genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. With its vibrant colors and delicate petals, Lychnis species such as Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) and Red campion (Silene dioica) have become beloved additions to gardens worldwide. One cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty of Lychnis. Its blossoms range from deep black to fiery red, contrasting against the lush green foliage. The sight of Ragged Robin's intricate flowers mingling with Mallow's soft pink blooms (Malva sylvestris) creates a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale. Catchfly species like Lychnis senno are named for their sticky stems and leaves which trap insects in an attempt to ensure pollination. These fascinating adaptations make them an essential part of many ecosystems. Burning love (Silene chalcedonica), another member of the Lychnis family, boasts clusters of scarlet flowers that seem to set the garden ablaze with passion. Meanwhile, Chinese lychnis or ragged robin (Lychnis coronata) adds an exotic touch with its unique shape and vibrant hues. The allure has not gone unnoticed by artists throughout history. Engravings such as those found in Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Nielle; Lychnis; Schwarzkummel depict these enchanting plants in all their glory. Curtis British Entomology Plates 591, 182, and 54 further showcase the intricate details and natural elegance possessed by these floral wonders. Whether you're a botanist studying their ecological importance or simply someone who appreciates nature's artistry, there is no denying that Lychnis holds a special place in our hearts.