Vicia Collection

Vicia, Black Bitter Vetch and Pea Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Vicia, Yellow Vetch Black Bitter Vetch and Pea, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Fine-leaved vetch, Vicia tenuifolia.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn by John Curtis and engraved by Weddell from Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1820, Samuel Curtis, Walworth, London

Bush vetch, Vicia sepium
5856073 Bush vetch, Vicia sepium; (add.info.: Bush vetch, Vicia sepium. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Hairy or winter vetch, Vicia villosa Roth. and tufted vetch, Vicia cracca
5856072 Hairy or winter vetch, Vicia villosa Roth. and tufted vetch, Vicia cracca; (add.info.: Hairy or winter vetch, Vicia villosa Roth. and tufted vetch, Vicia cracca)

Common vetch or tare, Vicia sativa
5856074 Common vetch or tare, Vicia sativa; (add.info.: Common vetch or tare, Vicia sativa. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Wood vetch, Vicia sylvatica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792

Common vetch, Vicia sativa, and cow vetch, Vicia cracca. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Bird vetch, Vicia cracca, and yellow sweet clover species, Melilotus officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Saint-foin vetch, Vicia onobrychioides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1820

Curtis British Entomology Plate 457
Hymenoptera: Cladius pilicornis = Priophorus pilicornis (Simple Hairy-horned Cladius) [Plant: Vicia cracca (Tufted Vetch)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 455
Lepidoptera: Aglossa streatfieldii = Aglossa pinguinalis (Mendip Tabby) [Plant: Vicia sylvatica (Wood Vetch)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 438
Coleoptera: Tasgius rufipes = Staphylinus pedator (Red-legged Staphylinus) [Plant: Vicia sepium (Bush Vetch)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 321
Hymenoptera: Microgaster alvearius = Protomicroplitis alvearius (Pretty Microgaster) [Plant: Vicia sativa ssp. sativa (Common Tare)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 266
Coleoptera: Geotrupes laevis = Geotrupes vernalis (Smooth Dor, or Clock-beetle) [Plant: Vicia hirsuta (Ervum hirsutum, Hairy Tare)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 258
Coleoptera: Psammobius sulcicollis = Psammobius asper (Channel-necked Psammobius) [Plant: Vicia lathyroides (Strangle Tare)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 165
Lepidoptera: Agrotis cinerea (Light Feathered Rustic) [Plant: Vicia sativa ssp. angustifolia (Common Vetch)] Date: 1824-39

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Milk Vetch and Vetch, Vicia
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Milk Vetch and Vetch, Vicia, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Milk Vetch and Vetch, Vicia, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Circa 1846
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Milk Vetch and Vetch, Vicia, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Spring Vetch, Vicia, and Wood Bitter
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Spring Vetch, Vicia, and Wood Bitter, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Yellow and Black Bitter Vetch and Peas Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Yellow and Black Bitter Vetch and Peas, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Spring Vetch, Vicia, and Wood Bitter Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Spring Vetch, Vicia, and Wood Bitter, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Purple Vetch (Vicia Americana) Blooms Along The Shores Of Kluane Lake With Sunset Happening In The Distance; Yukon, Canada

Close Up Of Fava Bean Blossoms; Rostrenen, Brittany, France

Illustration, Plusiidae -- Ophiusidae -- Toxocampidae -- Plusia Bractea, Plusia Iota, Plusia Gamma, Plusia Hochenwarthi, Euclidia Glyphica, Euclidia Mi, Pseudophia Tirrhaea, Pseudophia Lunaris

Illustration, Zygaenidae -- Syntomidae -- Aglaope Infausta, Ino Globulariae, Ino Statices, Zygaena Minos, Zygaena Scabiosae, Zygaena Achilleae, Zygaena Lonicerae, Zygaena Trifolii, Zygaena Meliloti

Silver-leaved vetch, Vicia argentea.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1829

Vicia villosa (hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch) (hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch)
Illustration of a Vicia villosa (hairy vetch, fodder vetch or winter vetch)

Picture No. 10852165
Broad Bean Root Tip - shows cell division / mitosis (Vicia faba) Date:

Picture No. 10855282
TUFTED VETCH - FLOWERS (Vicia cracca) Date:

Field Bean, Vicia faba, crop in flower, West Berkshire, England, June

Broad bean, Vicia faba, germinating with main root and true leaves developing

Broad bean root nodules, light micrograph
Broad bean root nodules. Light micrograph of the sections of the root nodules of the broad bean (Vicia faber) which are full of nitrogen-fixing bacteria

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Discover the beauty of Vicia: a diverse genus of flowering plants that captivate with their intricate botanical illustrations. From the elegant Black Bitter Vetch and Pea Victorian Botanical Illustration to the delicate Fine-leaved vetch (Vicia tenuifolia), each species showcases its unique charm. The enchanting Wood vetch (Vicia sylvatica) and vibrant Common vetch (Vicia sativa) alongside cow vetch, Vicia cracca, create a tapestry of colors in nature's palette. Witness the graceful Bird vetch, Vicia cracca, dancing amidst yellow sweet blooms. Delve into the world of Saint-foin vetch (Vicia onobrychioides), an exquisite variety that adds elegance to any landscape. Immerse yourself in Curtis British Entomology Plates 457, 455, 438, 321, and 266 as they showcase these remarkable specimens alongside fascinating insects. These plates offer a glimpse into the symbiotic relationship between flora and fauna while celebrating nature's artistry. Let your imagination soar as you explore this captivating genus - from ancient times when it was used for medicinal purposes to modern-day applications in agriculture and horticulture. Whether you're an enthusiast or simply appreciate Mother Nature's wonders, Vicia is sure to leave you spellbound with its diversity and timeless allure.