Green hellebore (Helleborus viridis L.): leaf, inflorescence, flower, root and seed. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1778.
- Date:
- [1778]
- Reference:
- 17338i
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Description
The root of green hellebore is used medicinally as a drastic laxative and heart stimulant
Green hellebore is also known as bear's foot hellebore
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1778]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.9 x 22.6 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Helleborus niger faetidus. C.B.Pin.185 I.R.H.272. Ital. Elleboro nero falso. Gall. Hellebore noir
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17338i
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Location Status Access Closed stores