The Voynich Botanical Plants

Folio 29r. Lettuce (Lactuce sativa). The Egyptians and the Romans considered lettuce to be a symbol of sexual prowess, but the Greeks connected the plant with male impotency. When the stem of lettuce is cut a white liquid is extruded, lettuce opium, which has mild narcotic properties. Lettuce extracts are sometimes used n skin creams and for treating sun burns. (1) (B)