Spanish rhubarb dock (Rumex abyssinicus Jacq.): two sections of the flowering stem with separate root, leaf, part of stem, flower and fruit. Coloured engraving after F. von Scheidl, 1776.
- Scheidl, Franz Anton von, 1731-1801.
- Date:
- [1776]
- Reference:
- 18146i
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Description
The roots of this plant are powdered and used to colour butter in the Congo
Publication/Creation
[Vienna] : [Leopold Johann Kaliwoda], [1776]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching, with watercolour ; platemark 45.6 x 26.9 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18146i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores