The translation of a Medieval manuscript page has revealed the record of a rare Mediterranean plant, from c. 1444. The plant is
Atropa baetica, which is now endangered and included on the IUCN Red List. It was used in
all manner of 'magical' remedies of the time and place. You may freely download a paper giving the translation and additional information:
https://ling.auf.net/lingbuzz/004797
It should be of interest to anyone studying Mediterranean medicinal botany, so please disseminate the link as you like.
Dr. Gerard Cheshire.
Research Associate.
University of Bristol.
