Umbilicus Collection

Womans abdomen. View of the torso of a woman lying down, showing her abdomen. Her navel (belly button or " umbilicus" ) is seen

Wall pennywort, Umbilicus rupestris, and lesser pennywort species, Umbilicus veneris minor
FLO4669008 Wall pennywort, Umbilicus rupestris, and lesser pennywort species, Umbilicus veneris minor. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's

Ivy-leaved toadflax, Cymbalaria muralis, and rose root, Rhodiola rosea radix. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Wall pennywort and lesser pennywort species
Wall pennywort, Umbilicus rupestris, and lesser pennywort species, Umbilicus veneris minor. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Curtis British Entomology Plate 478
Coleoptera: Synodendron cylindricum (Cylindrical Lucanus) [Plant: Umbilicus rupestris (Colyledon umbulicus, Common Navel-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Umbilicus Chrysanthus (Cotyledon Chrysantha), also known as Venus Navel, Venusnabel and Nabelkraut, a perennial flowering plant of Crassulaceae (stonecrop) family

Picture No. 10901785
Navelwort / Wall Pennywort - in flower growing on an old stone wall (Umbilicus rupestris). June - Martins Haven - South Wales - UK. Date:

Navelwort, Penny-pies, or Wall Pennywort - Umbilicus rupestris, is a fleshy, perennial, edible flowering plant in the stonecrop family - Spain

Placenticeras fossil showing umbilicus and former position of aperture

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The umbilicus, also known as the navel or belly button, is a fascinating and vital part of a woman's abdomen. Just like the delicate Ivy-leaved toadflax or Cymbalaria muralis that clings to walls with its tiny flowers, the umbilicus serves as a connection point between mother and child during pregnancy. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 478, we can see an intricate illustration of dizygotic twins in the uterus, highlighting how this small but significant structure nourishes life. Similarly, just as Wall pennywort and lesser pennywort species thrive on rocky surfaces, the Umbilicus Chrysanthus (Cotyledon Chrysantha) flourishes within our bodies. Picture No. 10901785 showcases another aspect of the umbilicus: the mucus plug in cervix. This protective barrier acts as nature's gatekeeper for unborn babies while they develop safely inside their mothers' wombs. Moving beyond human anatomy, we encounter Navelwort - Umbilicus rupestris - also known as Penny-pies or Wall Pennywort. This fleshy perennial plant mirrors the resilience and strength found in our own umbilical cords. Even fossils have stories to tell about this remarkable feature. A Placenticeras fossil displays its unique umbilicus and former position of aperture—a testament to evolution's incredible journey through time. Lastly, let us not forget about complications that may arise such as a knotted umbilical cord depicted in image C015 / 6735. While rare, it reminds us of both the fragility and tenacity present within this lifeline between mother and child.