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Meadowsweet Collection

"Meadowsweet: A Timeless Beauty of Nature" Step into the enchanting world of meadowsweet, a delicate flower that has captivated hearts since 1893

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet, 1893

Meadowsweet, 1893. Botanical illustration of Spiraea Ulmaria, or meadowsweet, from an atlas of the plants of France

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Meadowsweet, Spiraea ulmaria
5856042 Meadowsweet, Spiraea ulmaria; (add.info.: Meadowsweet, Spiraea ulmaria. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet, 1893 (engraving)

Meadowsweet, 1893 (engraving)
543440 Meadowsweet, 1893 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria or Filipendula ulmaria) perennial herb native of Europe and Western Asia

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria (top left), midland hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata (top right)

Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria (top left), midland hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata (top right), rowan, mountain-ash, Sorbus aucuparia (bottem left), common medlar, Mespilus germanica (bottem right)

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Poppies Scabious and Meadowsweet Flowers in vase

Poppies Scabious and Meadowsweet Flowers in vase
Poppies, Scabious, and, Meadowsweet, Flowers, in, vase, Flower, arrangement, Watercolour, painting, Annie, Pressland, 12021722

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea ulmaria, Ulmaire

Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea ulmaria, Ulmaire
5324443 Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea ulmaria, Ulmaire by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria)

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Germander meadowsweet, Spiraea chamaedryfolia

Germander meadowsweet, Spiraea chamaedryfolia (Spiraea ulmifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria

Meadowsweet or mead wort, Filipendula ulmaria, Spiraea ulmaria, Ulmaire. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

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Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria (Spiraea ulmaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Central Bedfordshire SG16 6 Map

Central Bedfordshire SG16 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Central Bedfordshire SG16 6

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Hampshire PO7 8 Map

Hampshire PO7 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hampshire PO7 8

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Huntingdonshire PE19 7 Map

Huntingdonshire PE19 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Huntingdonshire PE19 7

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: South Kesteven PE9 4 Map

South Kesteven PE9 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Kesteven PE9 4

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Norfolk NR10 3 Map

Norfolk NR10 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR10 3

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Milton Keynes MK7 7 Map

Milton Keynes MK7 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK7 7

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Rugby CV23 0 Map

Rugby CV23 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rugby CV23 0

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Japanese spirea

Japanese spirea
Photo of an original Fine Lithograph from the Favourite Flowers of Garden & Greenhouse by Edward Step published in 1897 in London

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Real meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), Weiherwiesen, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Real meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), Weiherwiesen, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria or Filipendula ulmaria) perennial herb native of Europe

Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria or Filipendula ulmaria) perennial herb native of Europe and Western Asia. Used as a strewing herb (a favourite of Elizabeth I of England)

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Forget me not wild flowers 1898

Forget me not wild flowers 1898
Wild flowers engraving

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Poolside plants

Poolside plants

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) clusters of creamy white flowers and green leaves on tall stems

Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) clusters of creamy white flowers and green leaves on tall stems

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Flowering Meadowsweet, Mead wort -Filipendula ulmaria-, wild plant, wetland plant

Flowering Meadowsweet, Mead wort -Filipendula ulmaria-, wild plant, wetland plant

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) adult, with raindrops, resting on Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

Forest Bug (Pentatoma rufipes) adult, with raindrops, resting on Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) leaves, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, August

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) flowers

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) flowers. Photographed on Basingstoke Canal, Surrey, UK, in August

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) C016 / 3511

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) C016 / 3511
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) flowering in summer

Background imageMeadowsweet Collection: Meadowsweet - A tall hairless perennial of flowers in dense clusters, creamy and fragrant. July

Meadowsweet - A tall hairless perennial of flowers in dense clusters, creamy and fragrant. July
DAD-1911 Meadowsweet Great Western Canal, Devon, UK Filipendula ulmaria A tall hairless perennial of flowers in dense clusters, creamy and fragrant. July. Habitat - marshes, fens, swamps etc



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"Meadowsweet: A Timeless Beauty of Nature" Step into the enchanting world of meadowsweet, a delicate flower that has captivated hearts since 1893. With its elegant presence and sweet fragrance, it effortlessly adds charm to any setting. Poppies, scabious, and meadowsweet flowers arranged in a vase create an exquisite display that exudes grace and tranquility. Also known as mead wort or Filipendula ulmaria, this botanical wonder goes by many names but holds the same allure wherever it blooms. Its scientific name Spiraea ulmaria pays homage to its resemblance to the elm tree leaves (ulmus), while Ulmaire hints at its historical use in brewing traditional mead. Germander meadowsweet, scientifically known as Spiraea chamaedryfolia, is another variety that showcases nature's creativity. Its unique foliage adds depth and texture to gardens, making it a favorite among horticulturists. Found across various regions such as Central Bedfordshire SG16 6 Map, Hampshire PO7 8 Map, Huntingdonshire PE19 7 Map, South Kesteven PE9 4 Map, Norfolk NR10 3 Map, and Milton Keynes MK7 7 Map, Meadowsweet thrives in both wild landscapes and cultivated gardens alike. It gracefully dots fields with clusters of white blossoms like stars sprinkled on earth. But there is more than meets the eye with this captivating plant. Meadowsweet has been cherished for centuries due to its medicinal properties. From soothing digestive ailments to relieving pain and inflammation – this natural remedy has stood the test of time. As you wander through sun-kissed meadows adorned with these ethereal blooms, let their beauty transport you back through history. Meadowsweet whispers tales of ancient herbalists who recognized its healing powers long before modern medicine emerged.