Crosswort (Galium cruciata (L.) Scop.): flowering plants rooted in joints of stone wall with separate flower sections. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.
- Date:
- [1772]
- Reference:
- 16749i
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Description
The plant depicted is possibly Crucianella stylosa Trin.
Crosswort was used as a vulnerary
Galium spp. are commonly known as bedstraws
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1772]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.8 x 22.4 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Valantia annua, quadrifolia, verticillata, floribus ex viridi pallescentibus, fructu echinato, Mich..13.Tab.7. - Cruciata muralis Romana. Col.part.1.297. - Rubeola echinata, saxatilis C.B.Pin.334. - Ital. Pettimbrosa - Gall. Croisette veliie
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16749i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores