Butchers Broom Collection

Prickly poppy, Argemone mexicana, and butcher's broom, Rustus aculeata
FLO4667111 Prickly poppy, Argemone mexicana, and butcher's broom, Rustus aculeata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Butchers'-Broom, Ruscus aculeatus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by
FLO4674424 Butchers'-Broom, Ruscus aculeatus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di P.A

Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Black Briony, Herb Paris, Common Asparagus, Butchers Broom (colour litho)
6024251 Flowering Plants of Great Britain: Black Briony, Herb Paris, Common Asparagus, Butchers Broom (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black Briony)

Butcher s-broom, Ruscus aculeatus. Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattiolis Discorsi di P.A

Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum, and spurge laurel, Daphne laureola. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Hemp Agrimony, Butchers Broom, White Behen, Little Celandine, Calamint, Comfrey (colour litho)
6020703 Hemp Agrimony, Butchers Broom, White Behen, Little Celandine, Calamint, Comfrey (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hemp Agrimony)

Butcher's Broom - with berry - UK
DAC-603 Butcher's Broom - with berry UK Ruscus aculeatus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Butchers broom stem, light micrograph
Butchers broom stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a butchers broom stem (Ruscus aculeatis) showing many vascular bundles (dark clusters) within the plant cortex (orange)

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus) with berries. Dorset
ROG-13386 Butcher's Broom with berries Dorset, UK Ruscus aculeatus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus), also known as Black Briony or Common Asparagus, is a unique evergreen shrub native to Europe and the Mediterranean. Its stem, characterized by its spineless, triangular shape, is depicted in these lithographs, showcasing its intricate structure in both macro and micro perspectives. The plant's small, yellow-green flowers bloom in late winter to early spring, giving way to red or black berries. Butcher's Broom, or Knee Holly, is commonly used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and circulatory properties. Other related species, such as Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus hypoglossum), Hemp Agrimony, Calamint, and Comfrey, are also shown here. These captivating images highlight the botanical beauty and versatility of this fascinating plant.