Alkekengi officinarum [Physalis alkekengi]

Information

Title
Alkekengi officinarum [Physalis alkekengi]
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/247
Author or creator
Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Alkekengi officinarum (now Physalis alkekengi) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Alkekengi officinarum is a synonym. Freanch vernacular name 'Coqueret' translates as Ground cherry. Current botanical name: Physalis alkekengi. English vernacular name: Chinese Lantern, Winter Cherry
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.3 cm x 16.4 cm
Is part of
Aubriet Artworks
Repository
Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Public Domain