Psyllium (Plantago afra L.): entire flowering plant with separate floral sections. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1774.

Plantago sp. are known as plantains or ribworts

Plantago afra L. = (Plantago psyllium L.)

Plantago afra contains alkaloids and the seeds are used as a laxative

[Romae (Rome)] : [Bouchard et Gravier], [1774]

1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 36.9 x 22.9 cm

Psyllium majus erectum. C.B.Pin.191. - T.128 Ital. Psillio - Gall. Herbe aux puces

Wellcome Collection 16776i