28-08-2017, 12:07 AM
I think there's a pretty strong probability that the BNF Lat 101 pic is Dianthus. Look at the way the leaves attach to the stem. This is very characteristic of Dianthus and not as common in other plants, and the flowers look like Dianthus as well (they can be multipetaled or single petaled, depending on the species or variety).
I can't figure out why the eye is in the root because many kinds of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. have a very distinctive eye in the petals when they are seen from above. It's usually the flowers that are used medicinally. The only rationale I can think of for the "eye" in the root is that the plant is traditionally used for a number of female conditions (including menstrual irregularities) and might double as a symbol for a womb.
I can't figure out why the eye is in the root because many kinds of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. have a very distinctive eye in the petals when they are seen from above. It's usually the flowers that are used medicinally. The only rationale I can think of for the "eye" in the root is that the plant is traditionally used for a number of female conditions (including menstrual irregularities) and might double as a symbol for a womb.