Bistorta major, radica magis intorta (Bistorta officinalis)
Information
Title
Bistorta major, radica magis intorta (Bistorta officinalis)
Author or creator
Aubriet, Claude (1665-1742)
Role
Artist
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/265
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Bidens vulgaris (now Bidens tripartita) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Recto: LC: Handwritten in graphite pencil: 'Bistorta major, radica magis intorta C.B'. Current botanical name: Bistorta officinalis. Synonyms: Persicaria bistorta, Bistorta major, Polygonum bistorta. English vernacular names: Bistort, Snakeweed, Easter Ledges.
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 22.5 cm x 16.5 cm. pen and ink. Western paper. grey wash