Male liane of Chilli (Lardizabala biternata Ruíz & Pavón): flowering stem and floral segments. Engraving by Heath, c.1798, after Prevost.

  • Prévost, Benoît Louis, approximately 1735-1804?
Date:
1 November 1798
Reference:
18603i
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The fruits of the female liane of Chilli (see Wellcome Library catalogue no. 18604i) are edible and the bark is used for fibre

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[London] (Pater Noster Row) : G. G. & J. Robinson, 1 November 1798.

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1 print : line engraving ; platemark 34.1 x 25.1 cm

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Larger view of the male liane of Chili ; Prevost. senr.delt. ; Heath sculp.

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Wellcome Collection 18603i

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