Although I also disagree with Sherwood's interpretation, I would note that we probably should not trust the colors in the VMS too much.
As for Paris, here's how the Finnish biologist You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. the identification (red emphasis is mine):
As for Paris, here's how the Finnish biologist You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. the identification (red emphasis is mine):
Quote:My first guess of 5r: Paris quadrifolia (this has been suggested by
others in the net, as well)
If this plant is aimed, then the fruit would represent a single dark
berry (meaning of pale center unclear - shining?), the sharp-tipped
calyx leaves would fit, as would the general habitus of a straight stem
with a single flower/fruit in the top, and a radiating whorl of
broadish, entire, elliptic to lanceolate leaves with a tip in the middle
of the stem. The leaves curving down is not characteristic but is
possible of course e.g. in a withering plant or as an artistic decoration.
Although four is the general number of leaves in P. quadrifolia, whorls
of more leaves do occur, and the painter may mot have aimed to give an
exact number, just the general appearance. Also the nodulose rhizome in
the image has some resemblance to that of Paris.
Paris is poisonous and has been used as a pharmacy plant.