Title
Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale)
Caption
Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale) a weed of arable and wasteland, native to Europe and North Africa. In folk medicine it has been used as an expectorant, a diuretic, a laxative, and a tonic. The Ancient Greeks believed it to be an antidote for all poisons. From Amedee Masclef "Atlas des Plantes de France", Paris, 1893.
Date
1893
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP09A00_460
License type
Rights managed
Available size
52,1Mb (3,1Mb) / 11,7in x 17,3in / 3519 x 5175 (300dpi)