Scirpus Collection

Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L (Cyperaceae)
5855638 Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L (Cyperaceae); (add.info.: Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush)

Bulrush, Schoeneoplectus lacustris, and broad-leaved pondweed. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668193 Bulrush, Schoeneoplectus lacustris, and broad-leaved pondweed. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Antique botany illustration: Bulrush, Scirpus lacustris

Bulrush, Schoeneoplectus lacustris, and broad-leaved pondweed, Potamogeton natans. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Bulrush or club-rush, Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bull-rush, Scirpus lacustris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes

Curtis British Entomology Plate 592
Trichoptera: Phryganea minor = Trichostegia minor (Curtis) [Plant: Eleogiton fluitans (Scirpus fluitans, Floating Club-rush)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 472
Hymenoptera: Smiera macleanii = Chalcis biguttata (Essex Chalcis) [Plant: Bolboschoenus maritimus (Scirpus maritimus, Salt-marsh Club-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia) collecting nesting material from Bulrush cattail (Typha sp) Bozeman, Montana. USA, June

Two male Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) eating seeds from the spike of a common bulrush (Typha latifolia) in a reedbed, Belgium, January. Digital composite

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor) on bullrush, Uto Finland October

Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Picture No. 10861585
Boy swimming with a tusk-shaped float fashioned from a totora reed (Scirpus californicus). Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Scirpus lacustris, true bulrush
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sea Club-rush (Bolboschoenus maritimus) covered by waves during rough weather, Kesse Island, Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea, Estonia, september

Wood Club-rush (Scirpus sylvaticus) covered with snow, Kent, England, december

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"Exploring the Beauty of Scirpus: A Journey Through Nature's Illustrations and Wildlife" Step into the world of scirpus, as we embark on a captivating journey through antique botany illustrations and breathtaking encounters with wildlife. In an enchanting illustration, we are introduced to the Bulrush, also known as Scirpus lacustris. Its slender stem gracefully rises from the water, showcasing its timeless elegance. As our gaze shifts towards Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park in southern Spain, a soft-focus image captures an Eurasian kingfisher taking flight from a Bullrush stem. The vibrant colors of this magnificent bird blend harmoniously with nature's masterpiece. Broad-leaved Schoeneoplectus lacustris stands tall alongside the Bulrush, creating a picturesque scene that evokes tranquility and serenity. These plants intertwine their roots beneath still waters, forming a delicate ecosystem. Moving forward in time to Curtis British Entomology Plates 592 and 472, we witness insects finding solace amidst these resilient bulrushes. Their presence adds another layer of life to this thriving habitat. A yellow warbler diligently collects nesting material from cattail-like bulrushes - nature's gift for building safe havens for future generations. This heartwarming sight reminds us of the intricate relationships woven within ecosystems. Male bearded reedlings feast upon seeds found within spikes of common bulrushes. Their vibrant plumage contrasts against these sturdy stems—a testament to nature's ability to create harmony between species. Even woodpeckers find solace among bullrushes; a lesser spotted woodpecker perches upon one such stem in Uto Finland during October, and is here that they seek sustenance while adding their own touch of beauty to this natural wonderland. Delving deeper into scirpus' secrets lies its rhizome and root—the foundation supporting alkali bulrushes such as Scirpus maritimus L.