Brookweed (Samolus valerandi L.): entire flowering and fruiting plant with separate floral sections. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1774.
- Date:
- [1774]
- Reference:
- 16847i
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Description
The young leaves of brookweed are eaten raw or as a vegetable and are antiscorbutic
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1774]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.7 x 23.2 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Samolus Valerandi. I.B.3.791. - I.R.H.143. Gall. Mouron d'eau.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16847i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores