Wort Collection (#2)

"Wort: A Captivating Tapestry of Wild Flowers and Botanical Wonders" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of wort

Wort Collection: Epimedium roseum, barrenwort

Epimedium roseum, barrenwort
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, 9 May 1909. Plate 101

Wort Collection: Arenaria norvegica, Norwegian sandwort

Arenaria norvegica, Norwegian sandwort
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Wort Collection: Gertrude Jekyll - Garden designer

Gertrude Jekyll - Garden designer
Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) - Prolific British Garden designer, Artist and Writer. Pictured here as the small central detail in a close-up taken from an advert for Shell. 1960

Wort Collection: Brewery kettle, 19th century

Brewery kettle, 19th century cutaway artwork. This the boiling stage where a liquid known as wort is boiled with hops inside a metal container to impart flavour and produce beer

Pasteurs Apparatus
Original apparatus used by Pasteur for the cooling and fermenting of the beer wort

Wort Collection: Plants / Silybum Marianum

Plants / Silybum Marianum
Dotted Leaved Saint Johns Wort

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"Wort: A Captivating Tapestry of Wild Flowers and Botanical Wonders" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of wort, a diverse collection of wild flowers that captivate with their vibrant colors and intricate details. Among them is the Senecio Jacobaea, also known as Ragwort, whose golden blooms dance gracefully in the wind. Take a step back in time with an antique botany illustration showcasing Yellow Wort, Chlora Perfoliata. This exquisite depiction highlights its delicate yellow petals and unique perforated leaves, inviting us to marvel at nature's artistry. Another remarkable member of the wort family is the Yellow-flowered Perforated St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum. Its sunny blossoms seem to radiate joy and vitality, reminding us of the healing properties associated with this ancient herb. Intrigue surrounds Aesculapius discovering betony through a captivating chromolitho artwork. This historical piece transports us to a time when herbal remedies were revered for their medicinal powers. Delve into the realm of orchids with the Broad-leaved Helleborine Orchid, Epipactis helleborine. Its elegant presence adds an air of sophistication to any landscape it graces. The Perforate St John's-wort, Hypericum perforatum steals our attention with its dainty yet resilient beauty. As if painted by nature itself, each petal tells a story waiting to be discovered. Discover the exotic allure of Candlenut or Croton laccifer as it entices our senses with its intriguing form and rich cultural significance. Witness nature's ingenuity through Starfish Plant and White Swallow-wort - two botanical wonders that showcase Mother Earth's boundless creativity in shaping life forms beyond imagination.