Balsam apple (Momordica balsamina L.): flowering and fruiting twining stem with separate fruit showing enclosed seeds. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.
- Date:
- [1772]
- Reference:
- 16713i
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Description
Leaves and stem of Momordica balsamina are used as camel fodder, the fruit is edible
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1772]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.6 x 22.6 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Momordica Zeylanica, pampinea fronde, fructu longiore. T.103. Gall. Pomme de merveille
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16713i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores