Yuquilla (Manihot carthaginensis (Jacq.) Mill.): flowering and fruiting stem with separate fruit and floral segments. Coloured engraving after F. von Scheidl, 1776.
- Scheidl, Franz Anton von, 1731-1801.
- Date:
- [1776]
- Reference:
- 18115i
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Description
The roots of Yuquilla are edible and oil from the seeds is used in medicine
Yuquilla is also known as Yuca del Monte and cuadrado
Publication/Creation
[Vienna] : [Leopold Johann Kaliwoda], [1776]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching, with watercolour ; platemark 42.7 x 27.6 cm
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18115i
Type/Technique
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Location Status Access Closed stores