An engraving depicting True Rhubarb

An engraving depicting True Rhubarb (right); Monk's Rhubarb (R. alpinus) and leaf of Bastard Rhubarb (left). The roots were used as a purgative and the seeds vere used for the opposite purpose. From John Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum or The Theater of Plantes London 1640

1640 Alpinus Bastard Botanicum Horticulture Opposite Parkinson Plantes Purgative Purpose Rhubarb Roots Seeds Theatrum Vere

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