Woody Nightshade Collection

Medicinal Herbs
Vintage engraving of Medicinal Herbs, including, Aconite (Monkshood), Digitalis (Foxglove), Conium (Hemlock), Hyoscyamus (Henbane) and Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade)

Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bittersweet and Blue Succory
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Bittersweet and Wild or Blue Succory from The American Flora

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

Poisonous Plants
Vintage lithograph of Poisonous Plants including Deadly Nightshade, Thorn Apple, Henbane, Mezereon, Fools Parsley and Herb Paris

Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thornapple, Henbane, Bittersweet, Nightshade, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Common Wolfs Bane or Monks Hood; Deadly Nightshade or Dwale; Woody Nightshade or Bitter Sweet; Common Thorn Apple
6005374 Common Wolfs Bane or Monks Hood; Deadly Nightshade or Dwale; Woody Nightshade or Bitter Sweet; Common Thorn Apple (coloured engraving) by English School

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 (chromolitho)
2802844 Woody Nightshade (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woody Nightshade)

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

Bitter Sweet and Succory, Wild Chicory, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Bitter Sweet and Succory, Wild Chicory, from The American Flora

Poisonous plants, c1885. As well as the poisonous Black or Common Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) (top left), and Woody Nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcarama) (top right)

Fruits of European Spindle Tree -Euonymus europaeus-

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

Woody nightshade poison engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Solanum Dulcamara; Woody Nightshade

Bittersweet Nightshade -Solanum dulcamara-

Solanum Dulcamara, Woody Nightshade

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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"Exploring the Enigmatic Woody Nightshade: A Victorian Medicinal Herb and Poisonous Plant" Step back in time to the Victorian era, where botanical illustrations of bittersweet and blue succory adorned the pages of scientific journals. Amongst these depictions were poisonous plants like thornapple, henbane, bittersweet, and nightshade - captivating yet dangerous. One such plant that caught the attention of botanists was woody nightshade or bitter sweet (Solanum dulcamara). Its vibrant colors were beautifully captured in color lithographs and chromolithos by talented artists like Frederick Edward Hulme. These illustrations showcased its slender vines intertwining with other flora, creating a mesmerizing sight. But woody nightshade's allure extended beyond its visual appeal. It possessed medicinal properties that intrigued herbalists of the time. Known for its bitter taste, this herb was believed to have healing effects on various ailments. From treating skin conditions to relieving joint pain, it found its place in traditional medicine practices. However, caution prevailed as scientists also recognized its toxic nature. Alongside common wolfsbane or monkshood and deadly nightshade or dwale, woody nightshade stood amongst notorious poisonous plants. The same enchanting berries that added beauty to European spindle trees could bring harm if ingested improperly. Victorian society marveled at these paradoxical qualities - a delicate balance between life-giving remedies and potential danger lurking within nature's creations. Botanical enthusiasts reveled in studying wild chicory alongside bittersweet and succory through meticulous illustrations capturing every intricate detail. As we delve into history's archives filled with colored engravings depicting common thorn apple and other poisonous plants from c1885 onwards; let us appreciate their significance both as cautionary tales about Mother Nature's darker side and as sources of inspiration for future research on medicinal herbs.