12-05-2017, 04:34 PM
I've just had a look at some of the first plants that come after the De Herbis section. It might be a coincidence, but I've noticed concentration of some aromatic herbs which are still known today, usually associated with he Mediterranean region.
For example, 72v (B) appears to be some type of lavender.
The next one on 73r also. (A synonym is "barba iovis" which is now a (different?) Mediterranean plant).
On 75v there's melissa and thyme.
Also fol.76 contains a series of similar Mediterranean aromatic herbs.
Might this give a hint about which tradition this part is based on? Some connection to Theophrastus?
For example, 72v (B) appears to be some type of lavender.
The next one on 73r also. (A synonym is "barba iovis" which is now a (different?) Mediterranean plant).
On 75v there's melissa and thyme.
Also fol.76 contains a series of similar Mediterranean aromatic herbs.
Might this give a hint about which tradition this part is based on? Some connection to Theophrastus?