Anchusa Collection

Red vipers bugloss, Echium wildpretii, and common bugloss, Anchusa officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Common bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa officinalis
5855845 Common bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa officinalis; (add.info.: Common bugloss or alkanet, Anchusa officinalis. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

Buglosse officinale - Common bugloss, Anchusa officinalis (Purple-flowered narrow-leaved bugloss)
FLO4579304 Buglosse officinale - Common bugloss, Anchusa officinalis (Purple-flowered narrow-leaved bugloss, Anchusa angustifolia)

Decorative botanical print with valerian, heliotrope, toadflax, bellflower and bugloss
5855534 Decorative botanical print with valerian, heliotrope, toadflax, bellflower and bugloss; (add.info.: Five ornamental plants including scarlet valerian (Centranthus ruber)

Common alkanet, Anchusa officinalis (Buglosse officinale) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James
FLO4698150 Common alkanet, Anchusa officinalis (Buglosse officinale) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany

Species of yellow bugloss, Anchusa officinalis, and small bugloss. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4667803 Species of yellow bugloss, Anchusa officinalis, and small bugloss. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Siberian Wallflowers & anchusa'. Flowers in vase. Artwork by Annie L. Pressland

Common alkanet, Anchusa officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799

Evergreen bugloss, Pentaglottis sempervirens (Evergreen alkanet, Anchusa sempervirens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany

Alkanet, Anchusa species
Alkanet or bugloss variety, Anchusa species (Anchusa terza). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Italian bugloss species, Anchusa azurea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Species of yellow bugloss, Anchusa officinalis, and small bugloss, Anchusa arvensis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Garden anchusa or Italian bugloss, Anchusa azurea (Anchusa italica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828

Common bugloss, Anchusa officinalis (Purple-flowered narrow-leaved bugloss, Anchusa angustifolia). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Curtis British Entomology Plate 452
Diptera: Volucella inflata (Inflated Hover-fly) [Plant: Pentaglossis sempervirens (Anchusa sempervirens, Evergreen Alkanet)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 413
Diptera: Ephydra spiota = Ilythea spilota (Spotted-winged Ephydra) [Plant: Anchusa arvensis (Lycopus arvensis, Wild Bugloss)] Date: 1824-39

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 149v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212063 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.149v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Buglossum hand painted woodcutting
16th century, watercolor, hand painted woodcutting print of a Buglossum flower AKA Anchusa barrelieri, Barreliers bugloss or false alkanet

Alkanet flowers (Anchusa azurea) Prado del Rey, Cadiz, Spain, April

Waved-leaved bugloss, Anchusa undulata.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1819, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

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"Anchusa: A Colorful Journey through Nature's Palette" Discover the vibrant world of Anchusa, a genus of flowering plants that encompasses various species like Red vipers bugloss (Echium wildpretii), Siberian Wallflowers, and anchusa. These captivating flowers bring joy to any space when arranged in a vase. One notable member of this family is the Common alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) with its striking blue petals that attract pollinators from afar. Another fascinating variety is the Evergreen bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens), which boasts lush green leaves all year round. Alkanet, another Anchusa species, showcases deep purple blooms that add an enchanting touch to any garden or floral arrangement. Meanwhile, the Italian bugloss species (Anchusa azurea) displays delicate sky-blue blossoms reminiscent of a clear summer sky. For those seeking a pop of yellow in their gardens, look no further than the Species of yellow bugloss (Anchusa officinalis). Its sunny flowers are sure to brighten up any landscape. Similarly, Garden anchusa or Italian bugloss (Anchusa azurea) offers stunning blue hues that create a calming atmosphere. The Common bugloss (Anchusa officinalis) graces us with its intense cobalt-colored petals and serves as an inspiration for artists and nature enthusiasts alike. Curtis British Entomology Plate 452 and Curtis British Entomology Plate 413 feature these remarkable insects alongside Anchusas in their natural habitat. Delving into history, Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 149v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines takes us back centuries ago when people recognized the medicinal properties possessed by Anchusas. Whether you appreciate their beauty as decorative elements or explore their historical significance as healing herbs, Anchusas captivate our senses with their diverse colors and forms.