De viribus herbarum: A Latin herbal poem on the powers of plants
By Macer Floridus (traditionally Odo of Meung) · Published 1477 · Latin with English translation · Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
Read Macer Floridus (traditionally Odo of Meung)'s 1477 source with the original page scans, edited original text, and English translation.
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