12-01-2017, 01:57 PM
Anton: following Diane's observations, I also believe that the mnemonics in or near the roots of the large plants (not the small plants) hint at the plant's usage. This plant - as evident in its name - was traditionally used for all kinds of dying and the oil can apparently even be used for painting. So brushes would be appropriate.
It's always special when people come to the same conclusion independently, using different methods and even completely different views on the manuscript and its cultural background. Perhaps we can write this plant down as Carthamus tinctorius
It's always special when people come to the same conclusion independently, using different methods and even completely different views on the manuscript and its cultural background. Perhaps we can write this plant down as Carthamus tinctorius