Azarole or virginian hawthorn (Crataegus azarolus L.): flowering stems and fruit. Coloured engraving by H. Fletcher, c. 1730, after J. van Huysum.
- Huysum, Jacob van, approximately 1687-approximately 1740.
- Date:
- [1730]
- Reference:
- 20565i
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Description
Azarole fruits are edible haws known as 'Meditteranean medlars'
Publication/Creation
[London], [1730]
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 37 x 25.5 cm
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Mespilus virginiana apii folio vulgari similis major grandioribus spinis virginian hawthorn Mespilus aculeata pyrifolia denticulata splendens fructu insigni rutilo virginiensis virginian azarol with red fruit Jac. Van Huysum del. H. Fletcher sculpt.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 20565i
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