Dyers weed or German greenweed, Genista germanica

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Dyers weed or German greenweed, Genista germanica

Dyers weed or German greenweed, Genista germanica. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript

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Adam Captions Dyers Edition Genista Germanica Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latin Lonicer Maior Minor Pirate Weed Woodblock Woodcut Flos Greenweed Tinctorius

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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving depicts Dyers Weed, or German Greenweed (Genista germanica), a plant that has held significant botanical and medicinal interest for centuries. The illustration is taken from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, published in Frankfurt in 1557. This particular print is from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, featuring captions in various languages including Latin, Greek, French, Italian, and English manuscript. Dyers Weed, also known as Greater St John's Wort, is a shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Its yellow flowers bloom from June to September and have been used for dyeing textiles, particularly wool, since ancient times. The plant contains a yellow pigment called luteolin, which gives the fabric its distinctive hue. Beyond its use as a natural dye, Dyers Weed has a rich history in traditional medicine. It was believed to have various therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral effects. The plant was used to treat wounds, skin conditions, and even mental health issues such as melancholy and depression. The intricate details of this botanical illustration showcase the beauty and complexity of the plant, with its delicate flowers and intertwining stems. The use of multiple languages in the captions reflects the global reach of botanical knowledge during the Renaissance period, as European explorers and scholars exchanged ideas and discoveries across borders. This engraving serves as a testament to the importance of botany in both scientific and artistic pursuits during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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