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Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum
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Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum
Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum, and spurge laurel, Daphne laureola. 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 Daphne Edition Equina Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latin Laurel Lingua Lonicer Pirate Ruscus Spurge Woodblock Woodcut Butchers Broom Spineless
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This intriguing botanical illustration showcases three distinct plants: the Spineless Butcher's Broom (Ruscus hypoglossum), Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola), and the Lingua Equina or Equine Tongue (Ruscus hippoglossum, also known as Daphnoides). The image is taken from the Krauterbuch, or Herbal, by Adam Lonicer, published in Frankfurt in 1557. This hand-colored woodblock engraving showcases the unique features of each plant, with the Spineless Butcher's Broom depicted in its full glory. The Spineless Butcher's Broom, also known as Hippo-glossa or Hypoglossum, is a low-growing evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean region. Its distinctive feature is the absence of spines on its stems, making it an easy plant to identify. The plant was traditionally used for medicinal purposes, particularly for treating arthritis and gout. The Spurge Laurel, or Daphne laureola, is a small, shrubby plant with spurge-like milky sap. It is also known as the Lingua Equina or Equine Tongue due to its long, narrow leaves that resemble a horse's tongue. This plant was also used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including as a diuretic and to treat snake bites. The captions surrounding this illustration are written in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript, reflecting the international reach of botanical knowledge during the 17th century. This particular illustration is from a pirate edition or atlas of the Krauterbuch, which circulated widely and provided valuable information to medical practitioners, botanists, and collectors alike.
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