Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.): entire flowering and fruiting plant with separate calyx, fruit and seeds. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 177-.
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- 17190i
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Description
The leaves and stem of watercress are eaten in salads and the whole plant is used to treat scurvy and kidney complaints
Nasturtium officinale = (Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum)
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : Bouchard et Gravier
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 37.3 x 22.9 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Sisymbrium aquaticum, vulgo Crescian Cæsalpino. 362. - Nasturtium Aquaticum supinum. C.B.Pin.104. Ital. Crescione, e Nasturcio acquatico - Gall. Cresson de fontaine
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17190i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores