Planta solis
| Title |
Planta solis |
| Origtitle |
Marigolde |
| Caption |
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) |
| Source |
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/sunfl100-l.jpg |
| URL |
www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/s/sunfl100-l.jpg |
| Type |
Drawing |
| Origin |
Internet |
| Notes |
Hariot p.14 “another great hearbe in the forme of a Marigolde. About six foote in height . . . take it to bee Planta Sol”. Make bread and broth from the seeds. Bellis This is most likely ‘sunflower’ Helianthus annuus L. Common Sunflower [NB VJB- see also Helianthus tuberosus L., Jerusalem artichoke Fernald p.1490 “Extensively cultivated with many named cultigens.” Metsger p.126 can grow to 10 feet, flower heads of wild plants from three to six inches in diameter, seeds have long been used as food by American Indians Quites from Lewis & Clark Journal, July 17, 1805 western Montana, [Indians] do not cultivate Maize, use sunflower seeds to make bread and to thicken soup, parch seeds then pound between two stones to a fine meal. Add water and drink it or add marrow-grease to make dough. p.195 describes Jerusalem Artichoke harvest and eating of ‘white roots’ that Sacajawea recovered from mouse holes.; |
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Planta solis
