The Voynich Botanical Plants

Folio 5v. Mallow (Malva sylvestris). The flowers, leaves, and roots are edible and the Romans considered dishes made from mallow a delicacy. “A plaster made from mallow and sheep’s tallow was good for the gout. Sodden with vinegar and linseed it helped the wicked gatherings that be endangered in a man’s body. More over it kept witches away from one’s house.” (2) (B)