This drawing of Viburnum opulus by Leonardo da Vinci seems not to have been a study for a part of a painting. Rather, it is one of a number of drawings that might have been intended to be a botanical study of herbs.
A few facts about Viburnum opulus
1. The plant is also known as a high bush cranberry, for its strongly acidic berry.
2. It is a deciduous shrub which can grow to about ten feet.
3. It is the national symbol of the Ukraine.
4. Although the berries can be used to make jelly, eaten in quantity the berry is actually mildly toxic!
Soms hebben heel gewone struiken of bomen zo hun geheime kantjes. Oude gebruiken, medicinale toepassingen, magische krachten of vreemde geuren. De Viburnums zijn zo'n plantengeslacht die, als brave sierstruiken onze tuinen bevolken, maar waarvan de bloemen heel verschillende, intrigerende geuren verspreiden. Geuren met een geschiedenis.
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