Pen and ink drawing on paper of Lappa major, Arctium dioscoridis, Arctium lappa (identified as Arctium lappa) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LL: Handwritten in ink: 'Lappa major [...] C.B.P [...] Arctium lappa [...]'; Handwritten in graphite pencil: TC: '44', TR: '43', CL: 'grosie', CR: 'ammiron au car du naturelle', LC: 'Lappa major arctium dioscoridis C.B.Pin 198 Bardane'. Current botanical name: Arcitum lappa. Arctium dioscoridis is a reference to the description by Pedanius Dioscorides (Greek botanist) English vernacular name: greater burdock, edible burdock, beggar's buttons
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Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 21.5 cm x 16.4 cm. pen and ink. paper. grey wash