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Herbs, spices & useful plants

Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal

Name: Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
Brand: Original Botanical Prints
SKU: f_41503702
Price: 395 USD
Availability: InStock

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Date: 1696
Sheet size: 16.1 × 10 in (41 × 25.5 cm)
Condition: Good. Good, given age. A few crinkles. Light staining in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Collection: Herbs, spices & useful plants
Era: Before 1750, Herbals and florilegia
Stock no.: f_41503702

This antique print titled "Anthyllis Vesicaria Hispanica" features the Anthyllis plant, a member of the legume family often found in Mediterranean regions. It comes from Abraham Munting’s 1696 botanical collection, where plants were illustrated against imaginative landscape backgrounds.

The Anthyllis Vesicaria Hispanica is notable for its medicinal properties and nitrogen-fixing ability, which enhances soil fertility. Historically, the plant has been used in traditional remedies for skin conditions and wound healing. It thrives in Mediterranean regions, particularly in Spain and surrounding areas, where it grows in dry, rocky environments and limestone soils. Its adaptability to harsh conditions and its vibrant yellow flowers make it a valuable species both for ecological purposes and as an ornamental plant in xeriscaping.

Abraham Munting (1626 to 1683) was a Dutch botanist who contributed significantly to plant taxonomy and botanical gardens. His posthumously published work gained popularity for its unique artistic style, blending scientific illustrations with creative depictions. Collectors may search for terms like Anthyllis botanical print, Munting engraving, or 1696 herbal illustrations.

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