Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca L.): flowering stem with separate floral segments. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1775.
- Date:
- [1775]
- Reference:
- 17055i
- Pictures
- Online
About this work
Description
The leaves of motherwort were used as a nerve tonic and heart stimulant and the whole herb as a source of green dye
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1775]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 37.2 x 22.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Cardiaca I.R.H.186. - Marrubium Cardaica dictum, forte. I.Theophrasti.C.B.Pin.230 - Ital. Cardiaca - Gall. Agripaume
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17055i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores