f18v...Dioscorides...something about those leaves

[Bernd]

Indeed, it's closely relatet to artichokes but poisinous. Another example of the confusion of different names for the same plant. To make things worse, there are often a myriad of spelling variants in different versions of the same manuscript.

Ixion is what according to Dyascorides many people have called cameleunta, the white as well as the black one.

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I haven't found a homologous illustration of chamaileon in other Dioscorides copies, they look more like ordinary thistles.

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.inscribed chamaileon leukos is also identified as You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.

You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. inscribed chamaileon melas is identified as You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view..

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Another possible match between Dioscorides and VM is the strange fern-like plant in You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. - You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.

   

   

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Not the same plant (what is it actually?) but look at the roots! It also bears some resemblance to You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.

   


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