Edith Sherwood Ph.D. and Erica Sherwood

The Voynich Botanical Plants

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folio 90r

Folio 90r, Fleabane (Conyza bonariensis), is native to most parts of Europe. The stems are erect and woody with alternate, arrow-shaped leaves. The plant has a taproot and each stem has several clusters of white flowers. The plant has a slight aromatic odor which is said to destroy fleas.