A plant related to birthwort, (Aristolochia longa L.): flowering stem with separate rhizome and sections of fruit. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1774.
- Date:
- [1774]
- Reference:
- 16908i
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Description
Birthwort = Aristolochia clematatis
Aristolochia longa is used to treat snake-bite, as a tonic and to relieve stomach ailments
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1774]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 37.0 x 23.0 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Aristolochia longa, vera I.R.H.162 - Gall. Aristoloche longue
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16908i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores