Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens): flowering stem with fruit and seed. Coloured engraving, c. 1792, after F. J. Schultz.

  • Schultz, Franz Johann.
Date:
[1792-1804]
Reference:
20792i
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Description

Leaves of wintergreen contain an essential oil used as an antiseptic and to treat rheumatism, its main use is in flavouring

Publication/Creation

[Vienna], [1792-1804]

Physical description

1 print : engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 11 x 22.6 cm

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Gaultheria procumbens Die niederligende gaultherie

Reference

Wellcome Collection 20792i

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