Stitchwort Collection

Sandworts and stitchworts
5856100 Sandworts and stitchworts; (add.info.: Thymeleaf sandwort, Arenaria serpyllifolia, mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgare, mountain stitchwort, Minuartia biflora, and bog stitchwort)

Spring Stitchwort
Mandy Disher

Greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, and greater
Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, Digynia, 1-2, and greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea, Trigynia, 3-5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Yellow-Dead Nettle, Stitchwort (chromolitho)
2802921 Yellow-Dead Nettle, Stitchwort (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yellow-Dead Nettle, Stitchwort)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 621
Diptera: Lucina fasciata = Salticella fasciata [Plant: Stellaria nemorum (Wood Stitchwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 587
Lepidoptera: Galleria mellonella (Honeycombe Moth) [Plant: Stellaria uliginosa (Bog Stitchwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 294
Coleoptera: Elmis volkmari = Limnius volkmari (Volckmar?s Elmis Water-beetle) [Plant: Stellaria graminea (Less Stitchwort)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 130
Diptera: Hilaria cilipes = Hilara curtisi (Fan-footed Empida) [Plant: Stellaria holostea (Greater Stitchwort)] Date: 1824-39

Summer beauties
Mandy Disher

Spring sparkle
Mandy Disher

Softly Stitchwort
Mandy Disher

Stitchwort
Mandy Disher

Stitchwort soft
Mandy Disher

Stitchwort surprise
Mandy Disher

Greater Stitchwort
Mandy Disher

STELLARIA HOLOSTEA
STITCHWORT Date: early 20th century

Stitchwort, Greater stitchwort, Stellaria, Stellaria holostea
Stitchwort, Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria hoostea, Mass of white coloured flowers growing outdoor.-

Lesser Stitchwort, Stellaria Graminea, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lesser Stitchwort, Stellaria Graminea, 1863 Plants. Plate 232, Published in 1863

Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria Holostea, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria Holostea, 1863 Plants. Plate 230, Published in 1863

Bog Stitchwort, Stellaria Uliginosa, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bog Stitchwort, Stellaria Uliginosa, 1863 Plants. Plate 233, Published in 1863

Glaucous Marsh Stitchwort, Stellaria Holostea, Victorian Botanical Illustration, 1863
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved and Hand Colored Victorian Botanical Illustration of Glaucous Marsh Stitchwort, Stellaria Holostea, 1863 Plants. Plate 231, Published in 1863

Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria Holostea) - a view of the flowers growing outside. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Stitchwort by Alfred Parsons (1847-1920), engraved by Octave Lacour (1855-1921). Date: 1884

Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), Ireland, Europe

Greater Stitchwort -Stellaria holostea-

Picture No. 10893056
Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) Date:

Picture No. 10893055
Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) Date:

Picture No. 10901294
Greater Stitchwort - in flower (Stellaria holostea) Date:

Greater Stitchwort - flowering on ditch enbankment, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4209 Greater Stitchwort - flowering on ditch enbankment Lower Saxony, Germany Stellaria holostea Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bog Stitchwort (Stellaria alsine) flowering, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea) flowering, growing on wall, Bulgaria, may

Wood stitchwort (Stellaria nemorum) in flower. Durham
ROG-12573 Wood stitchwort in flower. Durham. UK Stellaria nemorum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Stichwort
ME-1696 Greater Stichwort Stellaria holostea Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea. Common in woodland in UK
ROG-12374 Greater stitchwort Common in woodland in UK. Stellaria holostea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Woodland flowers in spring: greater stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon)
ROG-11574 Woodland flowers in spring - Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon)

Greater stitchwort. Spring flower
ROG-11535 Greater stitchwort. Spring flower UK Stellaria holostea Found in woodland and hedgerows, April - June. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Stitchwort, scientifically known as Stellaria holostea, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. Also referred to as Greater stitchwort, this delicate perennial herb can be found in woodlands and hedgerows across Europe. One of its close relatives is Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis), which shares similar characteristics with greater stitchwort. Both plants have lovely white flowers that bloom during the summer months, adding a touch of elegance to any garden or natural landscape. The enchanting Yellow-Dead Nettle Stitchwort (chromolitho) showcases vibrant yellow petals that attract various insects for pollination. This captivating image can be seen on Curtis British Entomology Plate 621, capturing nature's intricate beauty. Curtis British Entomology Plates 587, 294, and 130 also feature different species of butterflies and moths alongside stitchworts. These illustrations serve as a testament to the important role these plants play in supporting biodiversity by providing nectar sources for these winged creatures. With common names like Summer beauties and Spring sparkle, it's no wonder why they are adored by many garden enthusiasts. Their dainty blossoms create an ethereal atmosphere wherever they grow. Spring Stitchwort and Softly it can two other variations within this genus that showcase their charm during the spring season. The delicate petals seem to dance in the breeze while bringing joy to anyone who encounters them. Whether you come across these delightful flowers in their natural habitat or cultivate them in your own garden, stitchworts never fail to captivate with their simple yet elegant appearance. So next time you spot one of these beauties blooming along woodland paths or meadows, take a moment to appreciate nature's exquisite craftsmanship embodied by the humble stitchwort.