Alpine rock-Jasmine, Androsace alpina

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Alpine rock-Jasmine, Androsace alpina

Alpine rock-Jasmine, Androsace alpina, and polion, Teucrium polium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript

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This exquisite hand-colored woodblock engraving showcases three alpine plants: Androsace alpina, commonly known as Alpine rock-Jasmine; Teucrium polium, or Alpine Germander; and Androsace polion, or Alpine Polion. The illustration is taken from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, published in Frankfurt in 1557. This specific print is believed to be from a 17th-century pirate edition or atlas of the original illustrations, featuring captions in multiple languages: Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. Androsace alpina, the Alpine rock-Jasmine, is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant native to the Alpine regions of Europe. Its delicate, pink or white flowers bloom in the summer months, adding a touch of beauty to the rugged alpine landscapes. Teucrium polium, or Alpine Germander, is a small, aromatic plant with purple or pink flowers. It is native to the mountains of Europe and Asia and was traditionally used in herbal medicine for various ailments, including digestive issues and respiratory problems. Androsace polion, or Alpine Polion, is a low-growing, rosette-forming plant with pink or white flowers. It is native to the Alpine regions of Europe and was also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. The intricate details of these botanical illustrations, produced during the Renaissance period, show the great interest in the natural world and the advancements in botanical research during that time. The multilingual captions indicate the wide dissemination and international reach of such knowledge.

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