The Voynich Botanical Plants

Folio 18v. Columbine (Aquilegia alpina) is a perennial plant found at higher altitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. Bancker’s Herbal states that it is “good for him who hath the quinsy.” Pseudo Apuleius claims that “he who hath this herb with him will not be barked at by dogs. When drunk it driveth away all poisons. When stamped and drunk with ale, will destroy all pestilence.” It is not used as a herb today. (2) (B)