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The Herball, or generall historie of plantes
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The Herball, or generall historie of plantes

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The Herball, or generall historie of plantes (1597) is a significant work by English herbalist John Gerard. While Gerard took credit for the book, it was likely based on a translation of a work by Flemish botanist Rembertus Dodoens. The Herball contained over 1,000 plant species, with more than 1,800 woodcut illustrations, many of which were not original to Gerard. It was immensely popular, detailing plant names, habitats, flowering times, and medicinal uses, alongside folklore. This book was a crucial early plant catalog and remains of interest to those studying plant remedies.

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