Dragon arum (Dracunculus vulgaris Schott): leaf and base of stem with tuber. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1774.
- Date:
- [1774]
- Reference:
- 16902i
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Description
The rhizomes of dragon arum are burnt and then used as a fumigant for parasites on livestock
Publication/Creation
[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1774]
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.8 x 22.9 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Dracunculus polyphyllus I.R.H.160. Ital. Dragontea - Gall. Serpentaire
Reference
Wellcome Collection 16902i
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