Tare Collection

Common vetch, Vicia sativa, and cow vetch, Vicia cracca. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4668799 Common vetch, Vicia sativa, and cow vetch, Vicia cracca. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common vetch or tare, Vicia sativa
5856074 Common vetch or tare, Vicia sativa; (add.info.: Common vetch or tare, Vicia sativa. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Greenhil Tare Away Ridden By Simon Mcneil 08 January 1998 Date: 08 January 1998

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ivraie; Tare; Lolch (engraving)
7196423 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ivraie; Tare; Lolch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivraie; Tare; Lolch)

Blight on the Wheat, Pea, Bean, and Potato Crops (engraving)
1096026 Blight on the Wheat, Pea, Bean, and Potato Crops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blight on the Wheat, Pea, Bean, and Potato Crops)

Common vetch, Vicia sativa, and cow vetch, Vicia cracca. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Curtis British Entomology Plate 321
Hymenoptera: Microgaster alvearius = Protomicroplitis alvearius (Pretty Microgaster) [Plant: Vicia sativa ssp. sativa (Common Tare)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 266
Coleoptera: Geotrupes laevis = Geotrupes vernalis (Smooth Dor, or Clock-beetle) [Plant: Vicia hirsuta (Ervum hirsutum, Hairy Tare)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 258
Coleoptera: Psammobius sulcicollis = Psammobius asper (Channel-necked Psammobius) [Plant: Vicia lathyroides (Strangle Tare)] Date: 1824-39

The Sower of Tares (colour litho)
5998328 The Sower of Tares (colour litho) by Millais, John Everett (1826-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower of Tares)

Surgical Instrument Maker, Mr Gronier, trade card (engraving)
984003 Surgical Instrument Maker, Mr Gronier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgical Instrument Maker, Mr Gronier, trade card)

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

Fa licien Rops, Satan Sowing Tare (Satan semant l ivraie), Belgian, 1833 - 1898
Fa© licien Rops, Satan Sowing Tare (Satan semant l ivraie), Belgian, 1833 - 1898, aquatint and etching

Common vetch (Vicia sativa)
Common vetch (Vicia sativa sp. segetalis), also known as Tare, in flower in a meadow in France. This plant can be grown as a fodder crop

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"Tare: A Hidden Menace in Agriculture and Botany" Greenhil Tare Away, a powerful solution against the invasive tare weed species. Le Vocabulaire Illustre showcases the engravings of ivraie, tare, and lolch - all notorious culprits that pose a threat to wheat, pea, bean, and potato crops. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 321, we witness the destructive impact of tares on agricultural fields. These weeds not only compete for nutrients but also harbor pests detrimental to crop health. Plate 266 further highlights this menace by depicting common vetch (Vicia sativa) entangled with cow vetch (Vicia cracca), both acting as hosts for harmful insects. The Sower of Tares lithograph reminds us of the biblical parable where tares symbolize evil infiltrating goodness. Similarly, in agriculture and botany, these unwanted plants disrupt growth and productivity. Even surgical instrument makers like Mr Gronier recognized the importance of combating tares as depicted in his trade card engraving. The battle against this persistent weed required tools specifically designed to eradicate it from fields. Botanical engravings such as Vicia hirsuta illustrate hairy tares' distinct features while emphasizing their negative impact on plant diversity. These illustrations serve as valuable references for researchers studying ways to control their spread effectively. On a brighter note, Curtis British Entomology Plate 258 captures nature's delicate balance with a Common Blue butterfly resting peacefully on Common Vetch flowers in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. This symbiotic relationship between pollinators and plants demonstrates how some species can coexist harmoniously despite the presence of potential threats like hairy tares nearby. As we delve into antique engravings dating back to 1843 showcasing hairy tare plants' intricate details; it becomes evident that understanding these nuisances is crucial for preserving our agricultural landscapes. Tares represent a persistent blight on agriculture and botany.