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Viscum album, mistletoe
Plate 11 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Eudicot Herbal Medicinal Mistletoe Santalales Sheldrake T Sheldrake Viscum Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Santalaceae Viscum Album
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Plate 11 from Botanicum Medicinale, an illustrious work by Timothy Sheldrake published in 1759, showcases the intricately detailed illustration of Viscum album, commonly known as mistletoe. The botanical drawing, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, captivates the essence of this unique and enigmatic plant. Mistletoe, a semi-parasitic plant, is an angiosperm, belonging to the eudicot group of flowering plants, specifically within the Santalales order and the Santalaceae family. The plant's small, green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers are depicted in stunning detail, revealing the delicate balance between the plant's parasitic nature and its ability to thrive independently. Historically, mistletoe has held significant cultural and medicinal importance. The plant's parasitic properties were believed to impart various therapeutic benefits, leading to its inclusion in traditional herbal remedies. In European folklore, mistletoe was revered for its mystical powers and was used to treat ailments ranging from epilepsy to infertility. The illustration, executed with remarkable precision, serves as a testament to Sheldrake's mastery of botanical artistry. The intricate details of the plant's structure, from its tendrils to its leaves and flowers, are rendered with exceptional accuracy, providing a window into the natural world of the 18th century. Today, mistletoe continues to captivate our imaginations, both as a symbol of the holiday season and as a fascinating example of the intricacies of the natural world. The illustration in Plate 11 from Botanicum Medicinale stands as a reminder of the rich history of botanical discovery and the enduring allure of the plant kingdom.
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