Hemlock Tree Collection

Poison plants lithograph 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

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

Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Hemloc Mandrake Worwood illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Clark's Nutcracker - sitting in top of hemlock tree Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA. Summer. B8045
TOM-1034 Clark's Nutcracker - sitting in top of hemlock tree Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA. Summer. Nucifraga columbiana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) in Douglas-fir forest (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Oregon, USA, June

Dropwort, Parsley, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Dropwort, Parsley, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Victorian Botanical Illustration: Hemlock and Balsam
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Hemlock and Balsam from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

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

Wood Sanicle, Carrot, Parsnip, Holly, Hemlock, Celery, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Wood Sanicle, Sanicula, Carrot, Parsnip, Holly, Hemlock, Celery, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)
Antique illustration of a Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)

Conium maculatum (hemlock, poison hemlock)
Illustration of a Conium maculatum (hemlock, poison hemlock)

Tsuga canadensis, also known as eastern hemlock, eastern hemlock-spruce or Canadian hemlock
Illustration of a Tsuga canadensis, also known as eastern hemlock, eastern hemlock-spruce or Canadian hemlock

Death of Socrates by poison, 469-399 B. C
Illustration of a Death of Socrates by poison, 469-399 B.C

Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock (Cicuta virosa)
Illustration of a Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock (Cicuta virosa)

Hemlock engraving 1877
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol IV Philadelphia j.M. Stoddart & Co 1877

Water dropwort botany engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Hemlock parsley botanical engraving 1843
A Flora of the State of New York by John Torrey Vol. 1 - Carroll and Cook Printers Albany, NY 1843

Common Hemlock botanical engraving 1847
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Hemlock trees on the banks of the Ipswich River at the Essex County Greenbelt Association s
Hemlock trees on the banks of the Ipswich River at the Essex County Greenbelt Associations Julia Bird Reservation in Ipswich, Massachusetts

Young western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla, and western red cedar, Thuja plicata, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Hemlocks and redwoods in a North American forest
Hemlocks and redwoods. A North American forest with Hemlock trees, Tsuga sp. and redwoods, Sequoia sp. (with furrowed trunks). Redwoods in natural forest may grow up to 100 metres tall

Clark's Nutcracker - sitting in top of hemlock tree Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA. B8046
TOM-1035 Clark's Nutcracker - sitting in top of hemlock tree Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA. Nucifraga columbiana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Rufous hummingbird - at nest with chick, Washington, Pacific NW, USA B4463
TOM-1020 Rufous hummingbird - at nest with chick Washington, Pacific NW, USA Selasphorus rufous Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The hemlock tree, known for its toxic properties, has long fascinated botanists and artists alike. In a stunning lithograph from 1895, poison plants take center stage, with the hemlock standing out among other medicinal herbs like parsnip and coriander. Another captivating illustration from 1851 depicts the eerie combination of mandrake and worwood intertwined with the hemlock. But it's not just in illustrations that we find this intriguing tree. In Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA during summer, a Clark's Nutcracker perches on top of a majestic hemlock tree. The sight is truly breathtaking against the backdrop of Douglas-fir forest. Victorian botanical illustrations further showcase the beauty of this plant. A delicate composition featuring dropwort, parsley, and hemlock transports us to an era where such artistry was highly valued. Hemlock also finds itself paired with balsam in another enchanting Victorian illustration. Not limited to visual appeal alone, the a dark side as well - it is classified among poisonous plants due to its lethal nature if ingested by humans or animals. This collection of images and references reminds us that while beautiful and alluring in appearance, caution must be exercised when encountering the mighty hemlock tree. Its allure lies not only in its aesthetic value but also in its potential danger lurking beneath its branches.