Costmary (f46v): Challenge

[R. Sale]

Indeed, there is an expanding list of names for this plant. Half a dozen in German as well. Different names reveal different details, some of which are contradictory.

One source suggests that the old Latin name, costus amarus, got mumbled over sufficiently to be become 'cost-mary'. So, there is no reference to 'Mary', just a misunderstood pronunciation.

There are also a variety of alternate 'scientific' names such as chrysanthemum balsamita. One source said that this was the balsam with which Mary Magdalene washed Jesus' feet. Other sources connect only to the Virgin Mary, so there is a clear conflict in the sources. Not sure how this matters too much, since both are depicted rising to heaven. The artist's historical view would be determinative, so probable not Mary Magdalene.

This is not a single-factor, plant identification as I see it, but a three-factor, combined interpretation. 
1) Scientific ID, 2) common name, & 3) root interpretation

The combination that works:
1) Tanacetum balsamita; 2) Herbe Sainte-Marie (& others); 3) Wings of Saint Michael > evoking a subtle reference to the Assumption 

Perhaps this three-way identification will support a text connection.

Thanks.

PS: Roman mint or sarrazine