Oxitotus sive vacinia palustris [Vaccinium oxycoccus]
Information
Title
Oxitotus sive vacinia palustris [Vaccinium oxycoccus]
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/CAu/P/560
Author or creator
Aubriet; Claude (1665-1742); artist
Date
c.1700
Scope & content
Pen and ink drawing on paper of Oxitotus sive vacinia palustris (now Vaccinium oxycoccus) by Claude Aubriet c.1700. Current botanical name: Vaccinium oxycoccus. Inscription 'Oxitotus' is probably mistaken for 'Oxycoccus', which means 'sharp berry'. English vernacular name: Cranberry, bog Vaccinium. Synonym: Oxycoccus palustris
Level
Item
Extent
1 item
Physical description
Pen and ink on paper with grey wash. 23.2 cm x 16.9 cm