The British Herbal, Plate 27

John Hill1756/1756

Library of Virginia
Richmond, VA, United States

This plate depicts chickweed (Cerastium, Stellaria, Arenaria, and other genera), spurrey (Spergula), and sundews (Drosera). Drosera are carnivorous plants that produce a dew that dissolves insects to supplement their nutrient intake.

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Title: The British Herbal, Plate 27
Creator: John Hill
Date: 1756/1756
Location: London, England
Publisher: Licensed under Creative Commons by Library of Virginia (CCBY)
Original Source: The British herbal : an history of plants and trees, natives of Britain, cultivated for use, or raised for beauty

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