“De historia stirpium commentarii” is a beautiful book created by German physici
“De historia stirpium commentarii” is a beautiful book created by German physician and botanist Leonhart Fuchs. This work set new standards of accuracy in the scientific study of plants during the 16th century. The illustration above is of Anagallis foemina, which today is called Lysimachia foemina. This lovely herbaceous plant is also called Poorman’s Weatherglass. Call number: 580 F953 http://ow.ly/o7cT30e4Sog* * *#floralfriday #floral #herb #annuals #poormansweatherglass #Lysimachiafoemina #KislakCenter #pennlibraries #librariesofinstagram #specialcollections #botany #rarebooks #leonhartfuchs -- source link
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