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Horsetail varieties, Equisetum species
Horsetail varieties, Equisetum species. 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 handcoloured woodblock engraving is a botanical illustration of Horsetail varieties, specifically the Equisetum species, taken from the seminal work "Krauterbuch," or Herbal, by the renowned German botanist and physician, Adam Lonicer. The engraving, created in the late 16th century, showcases the intricate details of two distinct Horsetail species: Equisetum arvense, commonly known as Common Horsetail or Field Horsetail, and Equisetum fluviatile, referred to as Common Water Horsetail or Mare's Tail. The illustration's vibrant colours and meticulous attention to detail bring the unique characteristics of these plants to life. The Common Horsetail is depicted with its tall, jointed stems and dark, scaly sheaths, while the Common Water Horsetail is shown with its long, slender, and sparsely branched stems, which are typically found growing in or near water. This botanical masterpiece was part of a larger pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, which was published in the 17th century. The captions accompanying the engraving are written in several languages, including Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and English, reflecting the international reach and influence of Lonicer's work. Horsetails, or Equisetums, were highly valued for their medicinal properties in the 16th and 17th centuries. They were used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory issues, wounds, and skin conditions. The botanical illustrations in Lonicer's Herbal provided valuable information for apothecaries, physicians, and scholars, contributing significantly to the advancement of botany and medicine during this period.
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