Ratzenschwantz

[MarcoP]

I just looked at the original for that "Capero" plant and it says "Cupero" plus when I saw it close up the tassels look more like Cypress than Acorus.

I'd say Ellie is right. It's Cypress.

I will add another idea, based on a later copy of Cadamosto's herbal: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view..

"Cipero" (You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.)
According to You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. "fa radici simili alle olive, or tonde or alquanto lunghette" (it grows roots like olives, sometimes round, sometimes somehow longer).