Castor oil plant. 17th century artwork of a castor oil plant (Ricinus sp.),which is used in herbal medicine as a purgative (to discharge pus). Also seen is a Grass of Parnasus (at left,Parnassia sp.,labelled with its original name Gramen pernassi),which is used as an astringent and tonic. At right is a bell flower (Campanula sp.). This artwork is taken from Basilius Besler's Hortus Eystettensis (1613),which illustrated over 1000 flowers and attempted an early pre-Linnaeus taxonomy,making it the largest and most comprehensive work of its time | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Douwma, Georgette |
Taille de l’image : | 3684 px × 4745 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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