Wood avens (Geum urbanum L.): flowering and fruiting stem with separate root, floral segments and seed. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1778.
- Date:
- [1778]
- Reference:
- 17340i
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Description
The roots of wood avens are used to flavour beer, as a spice and to treat stomach upsets
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1778]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 37.0 x 22.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Caryophyllata vulgaris C.B.Pin.32. I.R.294, Geum. Linn.Hort.Clif.195. Ital. Garofolata. Gall. Benoite
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17340i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores