Ipomea Purga, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846).

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Ipomea Purga, illustration from 'Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D'après les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l'Herbier de l'amateur.', pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving). Jalap bindweed (convovulus Jalapa) Native to S America and Mexico. Used as a purgative and also cathartic drug.

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