Black bryony (Tamus communis L.): flowering and fruiting plant with part of tuberous root and separate fruit with seed. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.
- Date:
- [1772]
- Reference:
- 16708i
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Description
Black bryony also known as black bindweed and lady's seal
Leaves and shoots of black bryony are eaten as vegetables and the roots used as a diuretic
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1772]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.6 x 22.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Tamnus racemosa flore minore, luteo palescente. T.103 - Gall. Sceau de Notre Dame
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16708i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores