Burnet saxifrage (Pimpinella saxifraga L.): flowering and fruiting stem with separate leaf, flower and fruit. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1778.
- Date:
- [1778]
- Reference:
- 17392i
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Description
The root of burnet saxifrage is used medicinally as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1778]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.7 x 22.5 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Tragoselinum majus umbella candida I.R.H.309. Saxifraga major C.B.P.159. Ital. Sassifragia maggiore Gall. Boucage
Reference
Wellcome Collection 17392i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores