White bryony (Bryonia dioica Jacq.): fruiting stem and separate flower and a description of the plant and its uses. Coloured line engraving by C.H.Hemerich, c.1759, after T.Sheldrake.
- Sheldrake, Timothy, active 1740-1770.
- Date:
- [1759]
- Reference:
- 18223i
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Description
The root of white bryony is a drastic purgative
Bryonia dioica = (Bryonia cretica subsp. dioica)
Publication/Creation
[London], [1759]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 34.8 x 20.5 cm
Lettering
White Briony ... T.Sheldrake delin. C.H.Hemerich sculp.
The name of the plant is listed in nine languages and a description of it and its uses are given in english
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18223i
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Location Status Access Closed stores