Burnet (Sanguisorba sp.): flowering and fruiting stems rising from woody stock with separate flower. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1774.
- Date:
- [1774]
- Reference:
- 16895i
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Description
The plant depicted is possibly great burnet, (Sanguisorba officinalis L.), which is eaten and used medicinally
Sanguisorba L. = (Poterium L.)
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1774]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 37.1 x 23.0 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Pimpinella sanguisorba, major hirsuta. I.R.H.157. - Gall. Pimprenelle
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16895i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores