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Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species
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Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species
Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species. 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 Edition Eryngium Harrow Herb Herbal Holly Krauterbuch Latin Lonicer Pirate Repens Rest Species Woodblock Woodcut Ononis
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This exquisite hand-colored woodblock engraving showcases three distinctive plants: Rest Harrow, Ononis repens; Sea Holly, Eryngium species; and an unidentified Eryngium species. The illustration is taken from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, published in Frankfurt in 1557. This botanical masterpiece is part of a 17th-century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations, which features captions in multiple languages: Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English. The Rest Harrow, Ononis repens, is depicted in the center of the image. This low-growing plant, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, was traditionally used for medicinal purposes, particularly for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Its small, yellow flowers bloom in clusters, attracting various pollinators. To the right, the Sea Holly, Eryngium species, is illustrated. This plant, with its distinctive blue-green foliage and thistle-like flowers, is native to the Mediterranean and western Europe. It was valued for its medicinal properties, including its ability to treat wounds and reduce inflammation. The third plant, an unidentified Eryngium species, is illustrated on the left. Its tall, spiky inflorescence and blue-green foliage are characteristic of the Eryngium genus. The exact identification of this species is uncertain, but it likely shares similar medicinal properties with other Eryngiums. This intricately detailed botanical illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of the artist and the importance of botanical knowledge during the Renaissance period. The inclusion of multiple language captions highlights the global reach and exchange of botanical knowledge during this time.
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