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Jack by the Hedge (Alliaria)
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
It is unclear where the name 'Jack by the hedge' came from. It is thought that it may stem from the slang 'jacks' for toilet due to its smell; when rubbing the leaves the plant releases a garlicky smell. Despite its other nickname, hedge garlic, it is botanically unrelated to garlic species. However, it was and still is often used in cooking.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineJack by the Hedge (Alliaria). 1596 - 1610. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
