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Wood avens, Geum urbanum
Wood avens, Geum urbanum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Avens Bennet Geum Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herb Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Willibald Colewort
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts Wood Avens, Geum urbanum, a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. Native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, Wood Avens is commonly known by various names including Bennet, Colewort, Nelkenwurz, St. Benedict's Herb, and Urban Herb. The plant is characterized by its tall, erect stems, which can grow up to 60 cm in height, and its distinctive, kidney-shaped, lobed leaves. The flowers, which bloom from June to September, are bright yellow and arranged in dense clusters at the ends of the stems. Wood Avens is a valuable medicinal and culinary herb, with a long history of use in traditional medicine. The plant was widely used in medieval Europe for the treatment of various ailments, including wounds, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal issues. Its roots were believed to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making them useful in the treatment of skin conditions and infections. Wood Avens was also used as a food source, with the young shoots and leaves being eaten raw or cooked. This beautiful engraving is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, a comprehensive handbook of medical-pharmaceutical plants published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of the engraving provide an accurate and visually appealing representation of the Wood Avens plant, making it a valuable addition to any botanical or historical collection.
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