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This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood or absinthe. The image displays the plant's stem, leaves, flowers, and root structure, accompanied by labeled anatomical details. The illustration is signed by Mme E.P. Pinxit and Mme Benoit Sculp., indicating the artist and engraver. The resource provides visual information valuable for the identification and study of medicinal and aromatic plants.

This hand-colored botanical illustration depicts Aconitum napellus, commonly known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane. Published by Dr. William Woodville in 1790, the image provides detailed views of the plant’s flowers, leaves, and stem. Aconitum napellus is notable for its striking purple flowers and its historical use in medicine and toxicology. The illustration serves as a scientific and artistic record, highlighting the plant’s morphology and its significance as both a medicinal and poisonous species in the 18th century.

This digital image presents a detailed color botanical illustration of the Aristolochia plant, commonly known as Birthwort or Dutchman’s Pipe. The artwork highlights the plant’s distinctive heart-shaped leaves and unique pipe-shaped flower, with fine attention to the venation and floral structure. The illustration is intended for scientific and educational use, aiding in the identification and study of this species.

This resource features a hand-colored botanical illustration of Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Deadly Nightshade, published by Dr. William Woodville on January 1, 1790. The image provides a detailed depiction of the plant’s leaves, flowers, and fruit, highlighting its distinctive characteristics. Atropa belladonna is known for its toxic and medicinal properties, and the illustration serves as both a scientific and artistic representation, valuable for historical botanical studies and the history of pharmacology.

This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of the Cyclamen plant, also known as Sowbread or Alpine Violet. The image displays the plant’s distinctive heart-shaped leaves, tuberous root system, and various stages of its flowers and fruit. Additional diagrams highlight the flower structure and seed pod. The illustration is accompanied by scientific annotations and artist credits, making it a valuable reference for botanical study and plant identification.

Detailed botanical illustration of Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimsonweed or Thorn Apple, published by William Woodville in 1792. The image depicts the plant's distinctive white flower, spiny fruit, and large, lobed leaves. This resource provides visual documentation valuable for the study of medicinal and toxic plants, as well as historical botanical art.

This digital image presents a detailed botanical illustration of Dieffenbachia seguine, commonly known as Dumb Cane. The artwork features a colored depiction of the plant’s inflorescence and leaf, alongside a pencil drawing of the entire plant in a decorative pot. Additional anatomical sketches highlight the plant’s reproductive and structural features, providing insight into its morphology. The illustration is intended for scientific and educational purposes, emphasizing both the beauty and the toxic properties of this ornamental houseplant.

This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of Digitalis purpurea, commonly known as foxglove. The image highlights the plant's distinctive tubular flowers and leaf structure, accompanied by anatomical details of the flower and seed capsule. The illustration is labeled with the artist's and engraver's names, Turpin P. and Lambert Je sculp., and is intended for educational and scientific reference, particularly in the study of poisonous and medicinal plants.

This hand-colored botanical illustration by William Woodville, published in 1790, depicts Helleborus niger, commonly known as the Christmas Rose. The detailed artwork highlights the plant’s distinctive white flowers, green leaves, and root structure. The image serves as both a scientific and artistic representation, providing insight into the morphology and medicinal significance of this toxic yet historically valued plant.

This hand-colored botanical illustration depicts Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as Henbane. Created and published by Dr. William Woodville in 1790, the image provides a detailed view of the plant's leaves, flowers, and seed pods. Henbane is known for its toxic and medicinal properties, and the illustration was likely intended for scientific or medical reference. The work is part of a digital collection focused on plants with historical significance in medicine and toxicology.

This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of Nicotiana tabacum, commonly known as tobacco. The hand-colored image depicts the plant's distinctive pink flowers, elongated leaves, and stem structure. Published by Dr. Woodville on December 1, 1790, the illustration serves as a scientific and artistic representation of the tobacco plant, highlighting its botanical characteristics for educational and research purposes.

This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of Oenanthe crocata, commonly known as Hemlock Water Dropwort, published by William Woodville on December 1, 1794. The image highlights the plant's distinctive leaves and umbel-shaped flower clusters, providing valuable information for the identification and study of this highly toxic species. The illustration is part of a historical collection focused on dangerous and medicinal plants, serving as a reference for botanists, toxicologists, and historians interested in plant morphology and poisonous flora.

This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of Ricinus communis, commonly known as the castor bean plant. The image highlights the plant's distinctive leaves, seed pods, and various anatomical features, accompanied by labeled diagrams of its parts. Ricinus communis is notable for producing ricin, a highly toxic compound. The illustration serves as both a scientific and artistic representation, useful for the study of plant morphology, toxicology, and medicinal botany.

This resource features a detailed hand-colored botanical illustration of Sambucus ebulus, also known as Dwarf Elder or Danewort. Published by Dr. William Woodville on October 21, 1794, the image highlights the plant's distinctive leaves and clustered flowers. The illustration is accompanied by a brief caption and is part of a digital collection focused on botanical and medicinal plants.

This resource features a detailed botanical illustration of Senecio populifolius, commonly known as Cottony Groundsel. The image displays the plant's vibrant flowers and distinctive leaves, accompanied by scientific sketches highlighting floral and leaf morphology. The illustration is intended for botanical study and appreciation, providing visual information useful for plant identification and research.

This hand-colored botanical illustration depicts Solanum nigrum, commonly known as Black Nightshade. The image shows detailed features of the plant, including its leaves, flowers, and berries, accompanied by a small diagram of the flower structure. Published by D. Woodville on April 1, 1794, the illustration highlights the plant's botanical characteristics and its significance as both a medicinal and poisonous species. The resource is valuable for research in botany, toxicology, and the history of herbal medicine.

This hand-colored botanical illustration depicts Strychnos nux vomica, also known as the Strychnine Tree, with detailed renderings of its leaves, flowers, and botanical structures. Published by Dr. William Woodville in March 1794, the image provides scientific and artistic insight into the plant, which is known for its toxic properties and historical medicinal uses.