Voynich Manuscript - High Resolution Scans

Folio 6r: Botanical Study (Serrated Leaves and Green Seed Pods)

poal o dcor ctoror dcor ctor cthy
sand crolley crol ctor dar khea
sholad krorod crolla o r crowid
sar ctor dcor crolkhea ollorag
dar olloud decee ollara okheam
or ar sand okheam ollod okheand
sand todand cro l crol olland l
qotor dkor horar otis okheam
sar dcor llanodad ollam crolg
shorad dkod cia ctor odete or
qotar olerar or trolland
or ctor dkor crol ottean
pocttor qodand ottea
geio hand o rand

This primary block of text is written in a single column to the left of the plant illustration. It follows the standard "Voynich" patterns, with repetitive word structures like "ctor" and "crol" appearing frequently. The word "sand" is also highly prevalent, a common feature throughout the manuscript's botanical section.

These marginal notes are tucked near the plant's root system. In many medieval herbals, such notes might indicate medicinal uses, locations where the plant is found, or alternative names, though here they remain as mysterious as the main text.

Illustration Description:
The botanical drawing on this page occupies the center and right side of the folio, depicting a plant with several unique characteristics:

• Flowers/Seed Pods: The plant features a central stalk and branches bearing four distinct green, cup-shaped or pod-like structures. These pods have prominent red rims, which may represent the edge of a flower or the opening of a seed vessel.
• Leaves: There are three large, vibrant green leaves with deeply serrated (saw-toothed) edges. The veins are drawn with simple, dark lines.
• Roots: The root system is particularly complex and intertwined, appearing as a dense, brownish-red mass of tubers or thick fibers.
• Background Elements: Faint blue six-pointed stars are visible in the background. These appear to be "ghosting" from the reverse side of the vellum or were perhaps intended as a very light decorative element.