Artemisia pontica (Roman Wormwood) – Leonhart Fuchs New Kreüterbuch, 1543

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This graceful digital reproduction of Artemisia pontica, also known as Roman wormwood, is taken from Leonhart Fuchs’ renowned herbal New Kreüterbuch (1543)—a landmark in the history of European botanical science.

Roman wormwood, known for its mild aromatic properties and historic use in vermouth and herbal medicine, is depicted here with finely divided leaves and tiny yellowish flowers, rising from a long, slender stem and branching root system. The illustration includes its Latin name Artemisia Pontica and the old German label Staubwurtz weiblin (“female Staubwurtz”), adding historical depth and typographic character.

Ideal for herbalists, plant lovers, vintage décor collectors, and botanical historians, this high-resolution digital download offers a faithful restoration of one of the most influential herbals of the Renaissance.