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Red Carnation and Lavender, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Caryophyllus maximus plenus flore rubro II Lavendula flore albo III Lavendula flore coeruleo. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
African Marigold and French Marigolds, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Caryophyllus Indicus flore multiplici luteo pleno maior; II Caryophyllus indicus flore luteo simplici minor; III Caryophyllus indicus floreauros simplici minor; Besler was an apothecary in
Thorn Apple, Germander and Purple Toadflax, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Datura Turcarum; II Polium folys & facie Lavendulae; III Linaria purpureo vislacea elatior; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Leucoium bulbosum Autumnale tenuifolium; II Colchicum vulgare plyanthos; III Colchicum bitlorum; IIII Colchicum vulgare album; V Colchicum vulgare purpura scente flore; Besler was an apothecary in
Colutea Tree and Cytisus Varieties, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Colutea Vesicaria; II Cytisus Caleni Maranth cornutus; III Cytisus primus Tabernam spicatus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Horseweed / Butterweed / Fleabane and European Michaelmas Daisies, from Hortus EystettensisI Conyzamedia; II Aster atticus minor flore coeruleo; III Aster atticus maior flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Marsh Marigold, March Violet and Spring Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Caltha palustris flore multiplici; II Viola martia canina; III Gentianella minima verna flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Hippoglossum, Cowslip and Sanicle / Snakeroot, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Hippoglossum; II Primula veris anglicana flore pleno; III Sanicula montana altera; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Varieties of Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Tulipani uci coloris oris rubeo purpurascen; II Tulipa florib y flexis inferni miniatis exterius berbaceis margine excinnabari ru; III Tulipa florib ex fulpburco colore pallescentibus lituris
Madonna Lily and Bulb, Red Martagon of Constantinople, from Hortus EystettensisI Lilium Album; II Lilium Byzantium flore multiplici; III Scapus Lily; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Orange Lily with Bulbils and Bulbs, Late-Blooming Blackstoria, from Hortus EystettensisI Lilium Cruentum Bulbiferum; III Centaurium flore luteo; II Scapuscum radice; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Sultan Zambach Lily and Bulb, Veronica, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Sultan Zambach Martagon Constantinopolitanum flore albo; II Veronica recta coerulea; III Bulbus Zambachcum inferisi pantecaulis; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Snakes Head Fritillary, Wild Garlic and Tulip, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Fritillaria iuncifolijs; II Allium ursinum; III Tulipa viridis coloris; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Judas Tree, May Lily, Moonwort, Liverwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Arbor Iudae (Cercis siliquastrum); II Unifolium (Maianthemum bifolium); III Lunaria Botrytis IIII Hepatica Palustris. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Four variets of Dog Rose, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Rosa sylvestris odorata incarnato flore; II Rosa Sylvestris flore rubro; III Rosa milesiarubra flore simpli (Rosa Gallica); IV Rosa eglenteria (Rosa Rubiginosa)
Three Varieties of Buttercup, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Ranunculus Hortensis erectus flore simplici luteo [Bulbous buttercup]; II Ranunculus Montanus maior flore luteo [Common buttercup]; III Ranunculus erectus minimus flore pleno luteo prolifero
Aquilegia, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613I Aquilegia stellata flore albo minutillimis nigris punctis ornata; II Aquilegia coerulea inverso flore; III Aquilegia flore albo simplici; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Grape Hyacinths, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613I Hyacinthus Botryoides maior; II Muscari flore obsoleto albo; III Muscari flore obsoleto nigro; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Bindweed, Dogs Bane and Sea Bindweed, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Convoluulus maior flore albo (wild morning glory Calystegiasepium); II Scammonca Monspelliens (Cynachum acutum); III Soldanella Marina (Calystegia soldanella)
Double Flowered Apple, German Catch-Fly and a Bellflower, from Hortus EystettensisI Poma flore multiplici; II Lychnis viscosa sylvestis flore incarnato; III Rapunculus Sylvestius maior (Campanula patula); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Spiny Bears Breech and Forget-Me-Nots, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Acanthus Spinosus; Model for the decoration on the top of classical columns, Corinthian Order in Roman and Baroque architecture; II Scorpisides Mairtertia Dodonei; III Scorpisides Maitertia Dodonei
Narcissus, Tulip and Summer Snowflake, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Narcissus iuncifolius polyanthos albus; II Lilio Narcissus Bononiensis; III Leucojum Bulbosum minus; I Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Late Hyacinth and Star-Of-Bethlehem, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Hyacinthus Serotinus obsoleto colore; II Ornithogalum lactum maximum; III Ornithogalum Spicatum maximum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Harebell and Convovulus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Campanula minor syluestris flore coeruleo; II Convolvulus Indicus flore violaceo; III Nil Arabiom Camerary; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Dittany, White Helleborine and Yellow Day Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Fraxinella; emits a vapour cloud on hot days which can be ignited, also called burning bush; II Epipactis angustifolius; III Asphodelus Liliaceus; I Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Various Narcissi, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Narcissus albus maximus calice luteo brevi; II Narcissus albus medius calice luteo brevi; III Narcissus stotus luteus oblongo calice & reflexis folys; IV Pseudo Narcissus minimus Tuncifolius
Persian Lily and Irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Lilium Persicum: Persian Lily actually a fritillary - related to Crown Imperial; II Iris tuberosa; III Chamairis angustis folys minor; IV Bulbus lily persici; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Creeping Bugle, Spring Vetch and Red Campion, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Consolida media (Ajuga repens); II Orobus Pannonicus (Lathyrus vernus); III Lychnis Sylvestris (Silene dioica); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Musk Mallow, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613I Alcea vulgaris; II Alcea Fuiticans; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Mullein, genus Verbascum, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Blattaria flore albo; II Blattaria flore luteo; III Blattaria Pliny verbascum nigrum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Dames Violet and a Field Iris, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Iris pratensis maior; II Viola matronalis flore albo; III Viola matronalis flore purpunto; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Jamaica Sorrel, Bellflower and Prickly Saltwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Sabdariffa; II Campanula folys serratis coerulea; III Kali Minus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Red-Yellow Day Lily and Groundsel, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Lilium fatuum; Grows over 1 metre tall; II Dorea Narbonensuim; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Piper Indicum rotun dum maximum; II Piper minimum Siliguis rotundis; Brought from the Americas by mid C16th but only then as an ornamental plan
Fire Lily and Viola, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Lilium cruentum flore pleno; One of the lilies which produces bulbils in its leaf axils, its a hybridized form from the original alpine wild flower; II Viola erecta flore coeruleo; III Viola erecta
Varieties of Larkspur, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Consolida regalis simplici flore rubro; II Consolida regalis flore plonara; III Consolida regalis flore plenor; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Turks Cap Lily, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubLlium Montanum maximum polyanthos variegatum; Bred to grow especially tall and heavily flowered at Eichstatt; Found in the wild in Germany from 16thC; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Canterbury Bells, and Corn Cockles, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Medium flore purpurea; II Pseudomelantoium flore rubescente; III Pseudo melantbium flore albo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Scarlet Turks Cap Lily and Scilla Autumnalis, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Hemerocallis Calcedonica polyanthos; II Scapuscum bulbo; III Hyacinthus stellatus autumnalis angustifolijs maior; I & II Lilium Martagon
Turks Cap Lily and Enchanters Nightshade, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Circea; II Lilium montanum maius album punctatum; III Lilium Montanum minus album non punctatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Turks Cap Lily and Dianthus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Martagon Imperiale Moschatum; In 1612 this plant bore 210 flowers on its flowerhead; II Caryopoyllus minor sylvestus flore simplici; III Caryopaillus minor sylvestus flore pleno; Besler was an
Snapdragons or Antirrhinums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Antirrhinum flore albo; II Antirrbinum flore rubro; III Antirribinum Sylvestre; wild variety, is probably Antirrhinum orontium, the calfs snout or small snapdragon
Hardy Geraniums, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613I Geranium moscatum odoratum; II Geranium Fuscum; III Geranium Saxatile; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Guaiacum and Chinese Privet, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Guaiacana; Guaiacum used against syphilis, gout and rheumatism - but is in fact an Asian Ebenaceae aka Date Plum: II Ligustrum; Poisonous berries once used for blue
Asphodel, Burnt Orchid and Fumaria Spicata, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Asphodelus maior albus; II Cinosorchis flore purpureo, now rare; so named as the bud is black before flowers; III Fumarra rubea tenuifolia - fumaria spicata differs from other German species of
Italian Cypress and Spanish Broom, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Cupressus arbor; Italian cypress originally from Asia, brought by the Phoenicians and now considered native to Italy; II Spartium Hispanicum; usually more bare-stemmed than shown here; plant which
Oxe Eye Daisy and Crown Daisy, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Bellis maior, now Leucanthemum; II Chrysanthaemum Creticum luteum; III Chrysanthemum Creticum mixtum, now classified as Glebionis coronaria; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Bloody Cranesbill and Bigroot Cranesbill, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Geranium anglicanum variegatum; II Geranium sanguinaeium maius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Snowball Viburnum, Garden Broom, Low-growing Alpine Broom, from Hortus EystettensisI Sambucus arborrosea; II Trifolium arborescens; III Cytisus V. Clusy; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
French Honeysuckle, Common Sainfoin and Feather Geranium / Jerusalem Oak, from HortusI Hedysarum Clypeatum flore suauiter rubente; II Onobychris dodon flore rubro; III Botrys; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
i. Carnation, Dianthius, ii. Arnica & iii. Round Leaved Sundew from Hortus EystettensisArnica is used to treat sprains, bruises etc.; Sundew is used to treat coughs; First used in 12th Century by an Italian Doctor Matthaeus Platearius; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Three Types of Clematis, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Clematis coerulea Pannonica; II Clematis peregrina incarnata simplici flore; III Clematis peregrina purpurea simplici flore; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
The Marvel of Peru and Two Varieties of Gentian, from Hortus EystettensisI Iasminum Indicum flore rubro & variegato; II Gentionella Autumnalis foliis Centaury minoris flore coeruleo; III Gentionella multiflora Autumnalise coeruleo purpurascens; Besler was an apothecary in
Variegated Dwarf Bearded Iris, Mauve Dwarf Bearded Iris, Cream Coloured Dward Bearded Irisi.Chamaeiris Latifolia; ii.Chamaeiris Latifolia; iii Chamaeiris Latifolia Minima; iv Chamaeiris Latifolia Biflora; Iris is greek for rainbow plant, is a symbol of nobility representing the sceptre
Four varieties of rhizomatous irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Chameiris flore argenteo; II Chameiris coeruleo & vio laceo colori; III Chameiris flore candido; IV Chameiris flavo & purpurascene flore; Iris is Greek for rainbow; plant is also a symbol of
Cuckoo Pint, Spring Meadow Saffron, Star Hyacinth, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Arum; II Arum lalifolium; III Colcbicum vernium flo pleno purpureum; IIII Hyacintbus Stellalus flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Star of Bethlehem, with Blue Flowered Sheeps Bit and Dyers Greenwood, from HortusI Ornithogalum Arabicum; II Scabiosa Sylvestris Minor Carulea; III Cenistella Tinctorum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Paeonies and Borage, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Paeonia Bizanthina Maior; II Paeonia Bizanthina Minor; III Paeonia Pumilis; IIII Borago flore albo; V Borago flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Three Types of Balm, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Moluca odorata spinosa; II Melisa Officinarum; III Melisa Moldavica flore coeruleo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Yellow Turkscap Lily with bulb and Dwarf Blue-Eyed Grass, , from Hortus EystettensisI Sisyrinchium minus; II Lilium montanum flore luteo nsu punctatum; III Lilium montanum flore luteo punctatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Sea Lavender, Swine Cress, Calamint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Limonium Syriacum; II Calamenta Lingustifolys; III Coronopus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Spearmint, Roman Nettle and Long-Leaved Horsemint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Mentha Crispa; II Urtica Romana; III Pulegium aquaticum spicatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Carnation, Cat Thyme and Common Lavender Cotton, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Caryophyll, plenuslaete rubescens instar florum perfici mali; II Marum peregrinum; III Abrotanum foemina sive chamaecy parissus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Poppies, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 16131.Papaver flore multiplici incarnato; 2.Papaver flore multiplici purpurascente; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Pyramidal Campanula, Muscipulas, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Pyramidalis Lutetiana; II Muscipula flore albo; III Muscipula flore vibro; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Christmas Rose and Snowdrop Variations, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Helleborus niger legi timus; II Leucoiumbulborum triphyl Maius Byzantinum; III Leucoium bulborum triphijli Minus; IIII Leucoium bolborum nexaphyll Maius; V Leucoium bolborum hexaphyllon Minus;
Castor Oil Plant, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613Ricinis: Used widely for medicinal purposes. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Holy Basil, and Two Further Varieties of Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Ocimum latifolium magnum; II Ocimum crispum viride; III Ocimum minimum caris phyllatum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Velvetleaf and Sweet Peas, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Abutilon Avicennae; II Lathyrus peregrinus svavitei erubescen;s III Lathyrus peregrinus e coeruleo purpurascente flore; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Crown Imperial called Fritillaria, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pubCorona Imperialis; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Barbados Aloe, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613Aloe hepatica; Sap is used medicinally especially for de-tox purposes; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Hyacinths and an Autumn Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Hyacinthus Orientalis violacco colore albislineis; II Hyacinthus Orientalis flore duplici; III Hyacinthus Orientalis reflexis floys
Canterbury Bells, White Bladder Campion, Nottingham Catchfly, from Hortus EystettensisI Medium flore argenteo; II Lychnis sylvestris; III Lynchnis sylvestris flore albo;. Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Stinking Hellebore, and Two Kinds of Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Helleboraster maximus; II Crscusvernus polyantsos varie gatris; III Crscusvernus polyantsos albus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Three varieties of rhizomatous bearded irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besleri. Iris Latifolia violaceo co lore maior; ii.Iris Latifolia vulgaris coerule; iii Iris Latifolia maior va riegata; Iris is greek for rainbow plant, is a symbol of nobility representing the sceptre
Paeony, Hedge Hyssop and Sheeps Sorrel, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629)I Poenia rubra flore simplici; II Gratisla flore albo et Gratia Dei; III Alcetosa Vesicaria peregrina; Hedge Hyssop once used as a strong emetic and purgative
Three varieties of rhizomatous beardless irises, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besleri. Iris Calcedonica Latifolia; ii.Iris Florontina; iii Iris Illyrica; Iris is greek for rainbow plant; is a symbol of nobility representing the sceptre; The French royal fleur de lys is an iris;
Horsemint and Spearmint, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Mentastrum niveum Angli cum; II Mentastrum sylvestre; III Balsamita officinarum; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Basil, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Basilicum Indicum maculatum; II Basilicum Medium; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens at the Prince Bishop near Eichstat
Two Mallow Varieties, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Althaea Vulgaris; II Althaea Fruticans Hispanica; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Stinking Iris, Orlaya, and Crosswort Gentian, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Spatula foetida; II Caucalis Dodonei; III Cruciata - plants with this cross shape were credited with many healing properties; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
Variations of Geranium, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Geranium muscatum inodorum; II Geranium Batrachioides caerul; III Geranium Batrachioides flore albo; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg
White Cedar, A Self-Heal and Yellow Bugle, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil BeslerI Arbos Uitae: II Prunella Officinarum (Prunella vulgaris): III Chamepitis Maior; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;
Varieties of Hyacinth with Bulb, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pubI Hyacinthus candidissimus pleno flore; II Hyacinthus orientalis senotinus erectis candidis floribus; III Hyacinthus orientalis serotinus erectiset coeruleis floribus; IV Hyacinthus orientalis flore
