Solanum Dulcamara Collection

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563487 Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Engraved by F. Kirchner. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4563681 Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Engraved by F. Kirchner. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Bittersweet or woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration
FLO4985180 Bittersweet or woody nightshade, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Woody nightshade or bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by
FLO4638086 Woody nightshade or bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by E.W

Portrait of Elisabeth Bellinghausen (c.1520- after 1570), 1538-1539. Creator: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder
Portrait of Elisabeth Bellinghausen (c.1520- after 1570), 1538-1539. Other Title(s): Portrait of a Young Woman

Woody Nightshade, or Bitter Sweet, Solanum Dulcamara (colour litho)
2802711 Woody Nightshade, or Bitter Sweet, Solanum Dulcamara (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woody Nightshade, or Bitter Sweet, Solanum Dulcamara)

Woody - Nightshade, 1877. Creator: Frederick Edward Hulme
Woody - Nightshade, 1877. Woody - Nightshade or Bittersweet, (Solanum dulcamara) is a perennial vine considered an invasive species, the berry is poisonous to humans and livestock

Illustration of a Solanum dulcamara, also known as bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, bitter nightshade, blue bindweed, Amara Dulcis, climbing nightshade, fellenwort, felonwood, poisonberry

Flowers: Bitter Sweet, Buckthorn, Cubebs, Chicory, Castor Oil, Barberry, c1940

Fruits of European Spindle Tree -Euonymus europaeus-

Bittersweet Solanum dulcamara Eleven slender
Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara), Eleven slender. / Amara dulcis. / Solanum niorelle (title on object), Bittersweet, eleven-rank or climbing nightshade. With a mosquito or fly. Numbered top right: 72

Bittersweet nightshade, blue bindweed, fellenwort -Solanum dulcamara-, fruits, Burgkwald forest near Karolinenfield, eastern Thuringia, Germany, Europe

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of poisonous bittersweet nightshade berries. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Solanum Dulcamara; Woody Nightshade

Bittersweet Nightshade -Solanum dulcamara-

Solanum Dulcamara, Woody Nightshade

Solanum dulcamara, climbing nightshade
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 1908. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

WA, Redmond, Bittersweet, Climbing Nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

Woody Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), also known as Bittersweet. The berries resemble tomatoes

Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara) flowers and fruits. All parts of this plant are mildly poisonous, though it is used in herbal medicine to treat warts and skin diseases

Bittersweet berries (Solanum dulcamara). This perennial climbing plant is used in herbal medicine in the treatment of skin diseases, warts, tumours, felons, arthritis, rheumatism

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"Solanum dulcamara: Exploring the Enigmatic Woody Nightshade" Delve into the captivating world of Solanum dulcamara, commonly known as Woody Nightshade or Bitter Sweet. This intriguing plant, depicted in a stunning color lithograph by Frederick Edward Hulme in 1877, has long fascinated botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its delicate flowers and vibrant berries, a sight to behold. Often found in woodland areas, this species showcases its beauty amidst other flora such as Buckthorn, Cubebs, Chicory, Castor Oil plants, and Barberry. A vintage illustration from 1940 captures the essence of these enchanting flowers. However picturesque it may be, one must exercise caution when encountering Solanum dulcamara. Native to Europe but now widespread across North America too – including Washington's Seabeck region – this nightshade carries toxic properties within its alluring fruits. Close-up shots reveal the mesmerizing yet dangerous allure of bittersweet nightshade berries. Intriguingly enough, Solanum dulcamara shares similarities with another poisonous plant - European Spindle Tree (Euonymus europaeus). Both serve as reminders that nature's beauty can sometimes hide hidden dangers. This resilient plant thrives even in challenging environments like Germany's Burgkwald forest near Karolinenfield in eastern Thuringia. Blue bindweed or fellenwort intertwines with Solanum dulcamara there; their fruits adding an ethereal touch to the landscape. Eleven slender stems adorned with bittersweet blossoms showcase the elegance of this species further. Its scientific name "Solanum Dulcamara" pays homage to both its genus and bitter-sweet taste profile—a true testament to nature's intricate balance between pleasure and peril. As we admire Bittersweet Nightshade once more through vivid imagery captured in various forms, let us appreciate the allure of this enigmatic plant.