Hedge sison (Sison amomum L.): flowering stem with separate leaf, flower and fruit. Coloured engraving after F. von Scheidl, 1776.

  • Scheidl, Franz Anton von, 1731-1801.
Date:
[1776]
Reference:
17983i
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Sison amomum L. = (Cicuta amomum) = (Seseli amomum)

The fruits and leaves of hedge sison are used medicinally and as a condiment, the roots can be eaten as a vegetable

Publication/Creation

[Vienna] : [Leopold Johann Kaliwoda], [1776]

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1 print : line engraving with etching, with watercolour ; platemark 45.2 x 25 cm

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Wellcome Collection 17983i

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