Pen and ink drawing on paper of Betula Dod (Betula sp) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: Handwritten in graphite pencil: TL: '49', LL: 'Betula dod'. Identified as Betual sp. 'Dod' is a reference to Rembert Dodoens (Flemish physician and botanist). It is not possible to identify whether this is B. pendula or B. pubescens, as the drawing is ambiguous. The leaves show a long tip and are biserrate (small teeth on large teeth) but not as strongly as B.pendula would be. English vernacular name: Betony, Bishop's wort
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.8 cm x 17 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash