Comparison of the structure of plants in the VMS and other medieval Manuscripts.

[Juan_Sali]

Ethel Voynich had this same problem a century ago. Her entry for f5r:

5r

(Compare [[f15v]])
Something liliaceous? Possibly the Paris; but the drawing suggests a whorl of 9 leaves. Look in MS. If the divisions are midribs, it is probably the Paris.
Later. Have examined MS. It is a whorl of 4 leaves, the colours alternating (dark and light green of upper and under surfaces). There is a suggestion of a fifth leaf; this occasionally occurs. I believe this is the Paris. But also, See Plate 16 left [[f15v]].
See notes + Env. 2 [[Envelope 2 - see footnote 1]]

Strange as this seems, it may be meant for Lilium Martagon. In any case it is the lily family without a doubt.
(I believe 16 left [[f15v]] to be Lilium  Martagon. They are related = Liliacae.)
Colouring: light green; calyx green; berry black with white (for bloom?).

Lilium Martagon's drawings of the plant dont match well with You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.    
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You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. BSB Clm 5905  pag. 197:97r
VMS f15
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