Hedge hyssop (Gratiola officinalis L.): flowering stem with separate leaf, floral segments and section of stalk and a description of the plant and its uses. Coloured line engraving by C.H.Hemerich, c.1759, after T.Sheldrake.

  • Sheldrake, Timothy, active 1740-1770.
Date:
[1759]
Reference:
18232i
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The dried plant was used medicinally

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[London], [1759]

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1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 35 x 20.5 cm

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Hedge Hyssop ... T.Sheldrake delin. C.H.Hemerich sculp. The name of the plant is listed in six languages and a description of it and its uses are given in english

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Wellcome Collection 18232i

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