Zerumbet Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Sm.): flowering stem with rhizome and separate leaf, inflorescence and floral segments. Coloured engraving after F. von Scheidl, 1776.
- Scheidl, Franz Anton von, 1731-1801.
- Date:
- [1776]
- Reference:
- 18095i
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Description
The rhizomes of zerumbet ginger are used as a condiment or for flavouring
Zerumbet ginger is also known as Martinique ginger
Publication/Creation
[Vienna] : [Leopold Johann Kaliwoda], [1776]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching, with watercolour ; platemark 56.5 x 40.3 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18095i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores