Hyssop (Hyssop officinalis L.): flowering stem with separate leaves and floral segments and a description of the plant and its uses. Coloured line engraving by C.H. Hemerich, c.1759, after T. Sheldrake.

  • Sheldrake, Timothy, active 1740-1770.
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[1759]
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18231i
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A decoction of hyssop leaves is used on bruises and oil of hyssop flavours liqueurs

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[London], [1759]

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1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 34.8 x 20.5 cm

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Common hyssop ... T. Sheldrake delin. C.H. Hemerich sculp. The name of the plant is listed in nine languages and a description of it and its uses are given in english

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Wellcome Collection 18231i

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