The Voynich Botanical Plants

Folio 33r. Gentiana verna. This is one of the most common species of gentian found in alpine regions of central and southeastern Europe. A number of superstitions are associated with this spring-flowering gention. It is considered bad luck to bring this flower into the house; the individual woluld run the risk of being struck by lightening. Folk law suggests that death would follow if the flower was picked. (1) (C)