Ragwort Collection

Oxford ragwort ( Senecio squalidus) - a widespread naturalised weed
ROG-12415 Oxford ragwort - a widespread naturalised weed Senecio squalidus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, on ragwort
Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St. Jans beestje. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Senecio Jacobaea or Ragwort
Senecio Jacobaea, Ragwort, or St Jamess Wort, or Stagger-Wort, or Stammer-Wort. Date: circa 1909

Ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris
5855786 Ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris; (add.info.: Ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Five annuals: xeranthemum, large purple poppy, purple ragwort, French marigold and pansy
5855528 Five annuals: xeranthemum, large purple poppy, purple ragwort, French marigold and pansy.; (add.info.: Five annuals: xeranthemum, large purple poppy (Papaver)

Drop of blood (or scalp of senecon, tyria, carmine) on a plant of Jacob's senecon - Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae
FLO4562341 Drop of blood (or scalp of senecon, tyria, carmine) on a plant of Jacob's senecon - Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St

Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa
5856608 Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa; (add.info.: Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, and Dracocephalum Melissa. Dyers' crook carrier, purple ragwort and balm)

Long-beaked stork's bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia
FLO4669140 Long-beaked stork's bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, cream spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica, and eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus
FLO4638916 Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, cream spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica, and eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, on a ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris

Purple groundsel or ragwort, Senecio elegans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards rom William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardu) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Ragwort (engraving)
2807371 Ragwort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ragwort. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Mountain groundsel, Senecio sylvaticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort, Tephroseris palustris (Cineraria palustris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Long-beaked storks bill and ragwort
Long-beaked storks bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Wood ragwort, Senecio ovatus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Ragwort or St. James wort and castor oil plant
Ragwort or St. James wort, Jacobaea vulgaris, and castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Three Butterflies, a Beetle and other Insects, with a Cutting of Ragwort
1217492 Three Butterflies, a Beetle and other Insects, with a Cutting of Ragwort, early 1650s (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van (1626-79); 9x13 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mixed Flowers, Aster sp. Auricula, Ragwort, Viola, Campanula, Gentiana Acaulis
615549 Mixed Flowers, Aster sp. Auricula, Ragwort, Viola, Campanula, Gentiana Acaulis, 1828 (w/c with some bodycolour on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 26.2x21.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Ragwort, Groundsel, Coltsfoot, 1951 (colour litho)
2919975 Ragwort, Groundsel, Coltsfoot, 1951 (colour litho) by Inglis, Bessie D. (fl. 1927-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Scotland, Highlands, Glencoe Pass, View east over Loch Achtriochtan with yellow ragwort growing in the foreground

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

Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087220 Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Badger (Meles meles) sub-adult badger among some ragwort, Derbyshire, England, UK, July. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the BWPA competition 2014

Aster, Ragwort, Tansy, Groundsel, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Aster, Ragwort, Tansy, Groundsel, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Sunflower, Aster, Ragwort, Fleawort, Tansy, Leopards Bane, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Sunflower, Aster, Ragwort, Fleawort, Tansy, Leopards Bane, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical

Picture No. 11091978
Essex Skipper nectaring on Ragwort with Proboscis July Date:

Illustration, Lithosidae -- Arctiidae -- Nudaria Mundana, Calligenia Miniata, Setina Irrorella, Setina Aurita, Setina Aurita (variety Ramosa), Setina Mesomella, Lithosia Deplana, Lithosia Sororcula

Sticky groundsel, Senecio viscosus, and ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged

Giant Groundsel, Tree Senecio (dendrosenecio erici-rosenii) with moss and old mans beard lichen (usnea) in the upper Mobuku Valley (3900m) of the Rwenzoris, Rwenzori, Uganda

Young Giant Groundsels (Dendrosenecio, Tree Senecio) in the Rwenzoris at Mt. Speke, Uganda

Dense forest of Giant Groundsel, Tree Senecio (Dendrosenecio adnivalis) at the Congolese side of Mt. Speke. Africa, East Africa, Congo, Rwenzori

Euphorbia officinarum
illustration of a Euphorbia officinarum

Illustration of wild flowers growing on sand dune

Senecio or Ragwort Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Senecio or Ragwort Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Picture No. 11073973
Common Ragwort in flower Devon, UK

Cinnabar moth caterpillars (Tyria jacobaeae) feeding on Ragwort plants (Senecio jacobaea), Corfe Common, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Picture No. 10893088
Marsh Ragwort (Senecio aquaticus) Date:

Picture No. 10899506
Orange Ragwort (Tephroseris capitata) Date:

Common Ragwort growing in a meadow. Danger to horses

Common Ragwort flowers, Danger to horses

Creeping Thistle (Cirsium arvense) seedheads, Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and Comon Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flowering

Common Forester (Adscita statices) adult, feeding on ragwort flowers, on chalk downland, Dorset, England, July

Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae ssp. brassicae) adult female, feeding on ragwort flower, France, October

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) adult pair, mating on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flowers in chalk grassland, Martin Down National Nature Reserve, Hampshire, England, August

Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on Ragwort flower (Jacobaea vulgaris)

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Ragwort, also known as Senecio squalidus, is a widespread naturalized weed that can be found in various habitats. Its vibrant yellow flowers stand out against the green landscape, attracting a diverse range of insects. One such insect is the Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae), which can often be spotted gracefully perched on ragwort plants. With its striking black and red wings contrasting against the yellow blooms, it creates a beautiful sight to behold. Butterflies are not the only creatures drawn to this plant; moths like the Mother of Pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) find solace in ragwort's nectar-filled blossoms during nighttime. These nocturnal visitors add an enchanting touch to the already captivating scene. There are different species of ragwort, including Senecio Jacobaea or Ragwort and Purple groundsel or ragwort (Senecio elegans). Each variety possesses its own unique charm and characteristics that make them worthy subjects for study or admiration. In historical depictions like engravings, we see how ragwort has been captured through artistry. Its delicate petals and intricate details have inspired artists throughout time to immortalize this humble plant on paper. Ragwort's versatility extends beyond land-dwelling environments; it thrives even in mountainous regions like with Mountain groundsel (Senecio sylvaticus). Similarly, Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort (Tephroseris palustris) finds its home in wetlands, showcasing nature's adaptability at its finest. Bird enthusiasts may spot Long-beaked storks bill alongside these resilient plants. The juxtaposition of their slender bills against the vibrant backdrop creates a picturesque moment worth cherishing. Wood ragwort (Senecio ovatus) adds another dimension to this tale; thriving amidst trees and forests where sunlight filters through foliage. It reminds us that they are find its place in even the most unexpected of habitats.