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Creeping yellowcress, Rorippa sylvestris
Creeping yellowcress, Rorippa sylvestris, and pepperwort, Lepidium campestre. Thlaspi minus tenuifolium, Thlaspi minus latifolium. 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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Adam Captions Creeping Edition Herb Herbal Krauterbuch Latifolium Lepidium Lonicer Minus Pirate Species Sylvestris Woodblock Woodcut Campestre Pepperwort Thlaspi
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This intriguing woodblock engraving, taken from the 1557 edition of Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch or Herbal, showcases a collection of four distinct plant species: Creeping Yellowcress (Rorippa sylvestris), Pepperwort (Lepidium campestre), and two varieties of Thlaspi, Thlaspi minus tenuifolium and Thlaspi minus latifolium. The meticulously hand-colored illustration captures the unique characteristics of each plant, with Creeping Yellowcress depicted as a low-growing, creeping plant adorned with yellow flowers. Pepperwort, on the other hand, is illustrated as a rosette-forming plant with white flowers, while Thlaspi minus tenuifolium is shown as a small, leafy plant with white flowers, and Thlaspi minus latifolium as a larger plant with broader leaves and pink flowers. The Krauterbuch, or Herbal, was a comprehensive botanical work that was widely circulated throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. This particular edition, which may be a pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, includes captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English manuscript. The work was an essential resource for medical and botanical knowledge during the Renaissance period, and its detailed illustrations like this one played a crucial role in the advancement of botany and herbal medicine. The Creeping Yellowcress, Pepperwort, and Thlaspi species were all valued for their medicinal properties. Creeping Yellowcress was used to treat wounds and bruises, while Pepperwort was employed as a condiment and a remedy for various ailments, including coughs and respiratory issues. Thlaspi minus tenuifolium was used as a diuretic and to treat jaundice, while Thlaspi minus latifolium was used to treat wounds and as a remedy for gout and scurvy. The intricate details of these plants, as illustrated in this woodblock engraving, provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich botanical knowledge of the past.
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