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Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, and Alexander s
Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor, and Alexanders laurel, Ruscus hypoglossum. 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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This exquisite hand-colored woodblock engraving is an illustration of three distinct plants from the herbal compilation "Krauterbuch" or "Herbal" by Adam Lonicer, published in Frankfurt in 1557. The illustration showcases the Lesser Periwinkle, Vinca minor, depicted in the center, with its trailing stems adorned with small, blue-purple flowers. To the left, the Alexander's Laurel, Ruscus hypoglossum, is illustrated with its evergreen, club-shaped rhizomes and small, yellow-green flowers. The Lesser Periwinkle, also known as Common Periwinkle or Myrtle, is a creeping plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Its small, blue-purple flowers bloom in early spring and are often used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including as a diuretic and for treating wounds. The Alexander's Laurel, or Pigeonberry, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Its small, yellow-green flowers appear in late winter or early spring, and the plant is named after the ancient Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, who was said to have used it as a crown for victory parades due to its laurel-like leaves. This woodblock engraving is a beautiful example of the intricate detail and artistry that was employed in botanical illustrations during the 16th century. The illustration is from a pirate edition or atlas of the original herbal, which contains captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. The captions provide valuable information about each plant's identification, medicinal uses, and cultural significance during the time period.
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