Jacobaea Collection

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, on ragwort
Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St. Jans beestje. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pilgrims scallop, Pecten jacobaeus (Jacobaean scallop, Ostrea jacobaea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Senecio Jacobaea or Ragwort
Senecio Jacobaea, Ragwort, or St Jamess Wort, or Stagger-Wort, or Stammer-Wort. Date: circa 1909

Ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris
5855786 Ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris; (add.info.: Ragwort, Jacobaea vulgaris. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, cream spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica, and eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus
FLO4638916 Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, cream spot tiger moth, Epicallia villica, and eyed hawkmoth, Smerinthus ocellatus, on a ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris

Antique botany illustration: Ragwort, Senecio jacobaea

Birds tongue, Jacobaea paludosa
Marsh groundsel or birds tongue, Jacobaea paludosa (Senecio paludosus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1799

Ragwort or St. James wort and castor oil plant
Ragwort or St. James wort, Jacobaea vulgaris, and castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Curtis British Entomology Plate 499
Lepidoptera: Callimorpha jacobaeae = Tyria jacobaeae (Cinnabar) [Plant: Senecio jacobaea (Common Rag-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration, Lithosidae -- Arctiidae -- Nudaria Mundana, Calligenia Miniata, Setina Irrorella, Setina Aurita, Setina Aurita (variety Ramosa), Setina Mesomella, Lithosia Deplana, Lithosia Sororcula

Picture No. 11073973
Common Ragwort in flower Devon, UK

Picture No. 10909395
Cinnabar Moth - Whirinaki Forest Park (Thyria jacobaea) Date:

Common Ragwort growing in a meadow. Danger to horses

Common Ragwort flowers, Danger to horses

Plants / Senecio Jacobaea
RAGWORT

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"Jacobaea: A Fascinating World of Flora and Fauna" Discover the enchanting world of Jacobaea, a genus that encompasses various species with intriguing characteristics. From the iconic Pilgrims scallop, Pecten jacobaeus, to the vibrant Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, resting gracefully on ragwort petals - this is a realm where nature's wonders unfold. One prominent member of this family is Senecio Jacobaea or Ragwort. With its golden blooms adorning fields and meadows, it adds a touch of beauty to the landscape. An antique botany illustration showcases its intricate details and highlights its significance in historical botanical studies. Intriguingly named Birds tongue, Jacobaea paludosa captures attention with its unique appearance. This plant stands out among others due to its distinctive shape resembling a bird's elongated tongue. Nature never ceases to amaze us. Another captivating aspect is the connection between Ragwort or St. James wort and castor oil plants. These two coexist harmoniously in their natural habitat, creating an exquisite blend of colors and textures that captivate both our eyes and hearts. The Curtis British Entomology Plate 499 offers an insight into the delicate relationship between insects and plants within the Jacobaea genus. It portrays Lithosidae-Arctiidae species interacting with these fascinating flora specimens—a testament to nature's interconnectedness. Pictures No. 11073973 and No. 10909395 provide glimpses into everyday encounters with Common Ragwort growing abundantly in meadows—an essential reminder for horse owners about potential dangers posed by this plant if ingested by their beloved equines. Lastly, we cannot overlook Common Ragwort flowers' striking beauty while acknowledging their perilous impact on horses' health if consumed unknowingly—nature's paradox at play once again.