Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima

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Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima

Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima, and alpine squill, Scilla bifolia. 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 Alpine Bifolia Bulb Captions Edition Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latin Lonicer Maritima Minor Onion Pirate Scilla Squill Woodblock Woodcut

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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving showcases three remarkable bulbous plants: Sea Onion or Sea Squill (Drimia maritima), Alpine Squill (Scilla bifolia), and Sea Onion or Drimia Minor. The illustration is taken from Adam Lonicer's renowned herbal, 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 Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. The Sea Onion or Sea Squill (Drimia maritima) is depicted in its natural habitat, growing along the seashore. Its distinctive bulbs, resembling onions, have long been used for medicinal purposes, particularly for treating respiratory ailments and as an emetic. The Alpine Squill (Scilla bifolia) is shown with its elegant blue flowers, which bloom in the spring. This plant is native to the Mediterranean region and has been used in traditional medicine for various conditions, including heart problems and as a diuretic. The third plant in this illustration is the Sea Onion or Drimia Minor (Drimia maritima minor). Though it shares a name with the Sea Onion, this plant is distinct and is native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. Its bulbs have been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds and as an expectorant. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this botanical illustration serve as a testament to the skill and artistry of the woodblock engraver. The inclusion of multiple language captions attests to the far-reaching influence and importance of Lonicer's herbal during the Renaissance period.

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