Sagittifolia Collection

Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa
FLO4618461 Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Claves and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Aquatic Sagittaria, Sagittaria aquatica. Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia
FLO4597158 Aquatic Sagittaria, Sagittaria aquatica. Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Precious and illuminated collection of the most beautiful

Black salsify, Scorzonera hispanica 1, mountain houseleek, Sempervivum montanum 2, snakeroot
FLO4563329 Black salsify, Scorzonera hispanica 1, mountain houseleek, Sempervivum montanum 2, snakeroot, Sagittaria sagittifolia 3, cornflower, Centaurea cyanus 4, Judas tree, Cercis siliquastrum 5

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia
5856179 Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia; (add.info.: Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Decorative botanical print with arrowhead, plantain lily, waterlily and iris
5855543 Decorative botanical print with arrowhead, plantain lily, waterlily and iris; (add.info.: Five aquatic plants including white arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia), plantain lily (Hosta)

Convolvulus and Ipomaea species
American convolvulus, Convolvulus sepium americanus, kidney-leaved convolvulus, C. reniformis, bryony-leaved convolvulus, C

Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia (sagittarius) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by
FLO4699689 Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia (sagittarius) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1793

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855511 Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Common arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia
La Sagittaire aquatique, Sagittaria aquatica. Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les

Salsify, houseleek, snakeroot, cornflower
Black salsify, Scorzonera hispanica 1, mountain houseleek, Sempervivum montanum 2, snakeroot, Sagittaria sagittifolia 3, cornflower, Centaurea cyanus 4, Judas tree, Cercis siliquastrum 5

Curtis British Entomology Plate 700
Hemiptera: Nepa cinerea (Water Scorpion) [Plant: Sagittaria sagittifolia (Arrowhead)] Date: 1824-39

Sagittaria, engraved by Langlois (hand-coloured engraving)
1275562 Sagittaria, engraved by Langlois (hand-coloured engraving) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Botanical illustration of the arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, 1897 (lithograph)
5855509 Botanical illustration of the arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIA
species of YAUTIA, arrow-flowered xanthosoma in the Brazilian jungle Date: 1913

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns.. Lithograph by Anna Martin with pochoir (stencil)

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a motif in embroidery, stained glass and fabric patterns.. Lithograph by Verneuil with pochoir (stencil)

Botanical illustration of the arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia.. Lithograph by Verneuil with pochoir (stencil) handcoloring from Eugene Grassets Plants and their Application to Ornament, Paris

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"Sagittifolia: A Versatile and Beautiful Plant" Sagittifolia, also known as the Common arrowhead, is a fascinating plant species that belongs to both the Convolvulus and Ipomaea families. Its scientific name, Sagittaria sagittifolia (sagittarius), reflects its distinctive arrow-shaped leaves. This captivating feature has made it a popular motif in various design patterns throughout history. Dating back to 1793, James Sowerby's hand-coloured copperplate engraving in James Smith's English Botany showcases the intricate beauty of Sagittaria sagittifolia. The lithograph from 1897 further highlights this plant's allure by featuring it as a design element in wallpaper and fabric patterns. But Sagittifolia isn't just visually appealing; it also goes by several intriguing common names such as Salsify, houseleek, snakeroot, and cornflower. These names reflect its diverse uses and associations with different cultures over time. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 700, we can observe how Sagittaria interacts with insects within its ecosystem. This symbiotic relationship adds another layer of interest to this versatile plant. The botanical illustration from 1897 provides us with an even closer look at the intricate details of Sagittaria saggitfolia through a lithograph medium. It allows us to appreciate not only its unique shape but also the delicate veins running through each leaf. Furthermore, XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIA presents another variation of this remarkable species. With engraved precision by Langlois in hand-coloured engravings, we are transported into a world where nature meets artistry. Whether used as a design motif or admired for its natural beauty alone, Saggitfolia continues to captivate our attention across various mediums throughout history. Its arrowhead-shaped leaves remind us of nature's artistic flair and the endless inspiration it provides to designers and artists alike.