Cudweed Collection

Sword lily, Gladiolus communis 1, Gladiolus dalenii 2, cudweed, Helichrysum luteoalbum 3, pomegranate flower
FLO4563240 Sword lily, Gladiolus communis 1, Gladiolus dalenii 2, cudweed, Helichrysum luteoalbum 3, pomegranate flower, Punica granatum 4 and blood lily, Haemanthus sanguineus 5

Antique botany illustration: Marsh Cudweed, Gnaphalium uliginosum

Common cudweed, Filago vulgaris, and rush, Juncus conglomeratus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Gladiolus, Gladiolus dalenii, cudweed, pomegranate
Sword lily, Gladiolus communis 1, Gladiolus dalenii 2, cudweed, Helichrysum luteoalbum 3, pomegranate flower, Punica granatum 4 and blood lily, Haemanthus sanguineus 5

Curtis British Entomology Plate 538
Coleoptera: Nothus bipunctatus = Osphya bipunctata (Twin-spotted Nothus, and var.) [Plant: Gnaphalium sylvaticum (Gnaphalium rectum, Upright Cudweed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 490
Coleoptera: Lucanus cervus (Stag Beetle) [Plant: Filago vulgaris (Gnaphalium germanicum, Common Cudweed)] Date: 1824-39

Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright (colour litho)
6020681 Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dodder, Dropwort, Cudweed, Eringo, Eye Bright)

Cudweed (Gnaphalium Carpathicum) (colour litho)
2639143 Cudweed (Gnaphalium Carpathicum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from the " Atlas of the Alpine flora")

Sunflower, Cudweed, Helichrysum, Filago, Cottonroses, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Sunflower, Cudweed, Helichrysum, Filago, Cottonroses, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Wildflowers. 1. Colts Foot 1a. One Of The Florets Of The Capitulum 1b. A Seedling Colts Foot 1c. A Sucker Of Colts Foot 2. Groundsel 3. Cudweed 4. Butterbur

Broad-leaved Cudweed (Filago pyramidata) flowering, growing in arable field, Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve, Kent, England, July

Pygmy Cudweed (Evax pygmaea) rosettes, growing on beach, Sardinia, Italy, April

Highland cudweed (Gnaphalium norvegicum = Omalotheca norvegica). UK rarity, in flower
ROG-12577 Highland cudweed UK rarity, in flower Gnaphalium norvegicum Latin also Omalotheca norvegica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dwarf cudweed (Gnaphalium supinum = Omalotheca supina) in flower. Uncommon in Scotland
ROG-12575 Dwarf cudweed in flower. Uncommon in Scotland Gnaphalium supinum Latin also Omalotheca supina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Cudweed: A Botanical Journey Through Time and Nature's Beauty" Step into the world of cudweed, a fascinating plant with a rich history and diverse species. Antique botany illustrations like the Marsh Cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum) and Common Cudweed (Filago vulgaris) take us back to a time when these plants were meticulously documented. Intriguingly, cudweeds have been associated with other botanical wonders such as rush, gladiolus, pomegranate, dodder, dropwort, eringo, eye bright - showcasing their versatility in nature's tapestry. Curtis British Entomology Plates 538 and 490 capture the intricate relationship between cudweeds and insects. The vibrant colors of Sunflower Helichrysums and Cottonroses depicted in Victorian Botanical Illustrations highlight the beauty that cudweeds bring to any landscape. They stand tall alongside wildflowers like Colts Foot, Groundsel, Butterbur - adding texture to meadows and fields, and are resilient too. From Broad-leaved Cudweed flowering in arable fields at Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve in Kent to Pygmy Cudweed forming rosettes on Sardinian beaches in Italy - they adapt to various environments with grace. One particular rarity is the Highland Cudweed (Gnaphalium norvegicum = Omalotheca norvegica), found only in the UK. Its delicate flowers are a sight to behold for lucky observers. As we explore these captivating images from different times and places, let us appreciate not just the visual appeal but also ponder upon how cudweeds contribute to our ecosystem's balance. Their presence brings joy to both humans and wildlife alike – truly an enchanting part of nature's symphony.