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Bitter dock, Rumex obtusifolius
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Bitter dock, Rumex obtusifolius
Bitter dock, Rumex obtusifolius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Bitter Dock Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Rumex Sammtlicher Willibald
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Bitter Dock, Rumex obtusifolius, a common plant in Europe and Asia. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive botanical work, "Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants," published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Bitter Dock, also known as Polygonum obtusifolium or Polygonum bitter, is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are large, obovate, and have a distinctly serrated edge, as shown in this illustration. The plant is easily identified by its distinctive yellow or red spots on the underside of its leaves. Bitter Dock has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It was used to treat various ailments, including wounds, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal issues. The plant's name reflects its bitter taste, which is attributed to the presence of tannins and other compounds. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. The intricate veining on the leaves and the delicate rendering of the plant's flowers and seeds are sure to captivate any viewer. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and richness to the image, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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