Cucurbita Collection

Turban squash (Cucurbita) and other mixed squashes

Cucurbita Karl Blossfeldt German 1865 1932 Berlin
Cucurbita; Karl Blossfeldt (German, 1865 - 1932); Berlin, Germany; 1928; Gelatin silver print; 25.9 × 20.3 cm (10 3, 16 × 8 in.)

Varieties of squash, pumpkin and gourd, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima
FLO4627146 Varieties of squash, pumpkin and gourd, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Pumpkin or white gourd, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David
FLO4982892 Pumpkin or white gourd, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants

Squash flowers and fruit, Cucurbita pepo, and verrucosa, Cucurbita verrucosa
5856497 Squash flowers and fruit, Cucurbita pepo, and verrucosa, Cucurbita verrucosa; (add.info.: Squash flowers and fruit, Cucurbita pepo, and verrucosa, Cucurbita verrucosa)

Varieties of squash, pumpkin and gourd, Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Pumpkin or white gourd, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Orange gourds, Cucurbita

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen grains on back. Inside male Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. September

Cucurbita, squash blossoms
Illustration of a Cucurbita, squash blossoms

Benincasa hispida, wax gourd
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cucurbita pruriens

California fruit stand Autumn harvest. Ornamental Winged gourds

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 122r Euphorbia Lathyris, Beechwort, Mint and Fig, illustration
XJL212019 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.122r Euphorbia Lathyris, Beechwort, Mint and Fig, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicine by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Various ornamental pumpkins (Cucurbita)

Ornamental pumpkins (Cucurbita)

Sliced courgette

Satellite Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)

Picture No. 10854423
ALPINE SOW THISTLE (Cucurbita alpina ) Date:

Picture No. 10896957
Zucchini / Courgette / Summer Squash - plant with immature fruits and flowers in summer in garden (Cucurbita pepo) Date:

Courgettes or Zucchini are a summer squash they belongs to the species Cucurbita pepo

Germany, Bavaria (Bayern) state, Bad Reichenhall town, colourful squashes and pumpkins at the local market

Cucurbita sp. yellow and orange coloured Pumpkins on straw

Cucurbita sp. Marrow Tiger Cross

Bright orange pumpkin growing in vegetable garden

Fresh organic Cucurbita pepo (Spaghetti Squash)

Cucurbita pepo (Spaghetti Marrow), cross section showing strands, close-up

Cucurbita pepo (Pattypan Squash), also known as custard marrow

Fresh organic Cucurbita Pepo (Sunburst Squash)

Cucurbita sp. Squash Vegetable Spaghetti

Cucurbita pepo ovifera, two yellow and green baby courgettes

Workers tending squash plants C018 / 2307
Workers tending to squash plants inside a greenhouse. Photographed at the Churilovo complex at Chelyabinsk, Russia

Luffa cylindrica, 1769 C016 / 5131
Luffa cylindrica (var. leiocarpa), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour drawn in 1769 by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

(1, 2) chayote (3) cantaloupe melon (4, 5) watermelon

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"Cucurbita: A Colorful Tapestry of Heirloom Squash, Pumpkins, and Gourds" Step into the enchanting world of cucurbita, where a vibrant array of squash, pumpkin, and gourd varieties awaits. This captivating collection takes us back in time to the 16th century with Ulisse Aldrovandi's exquisite plates published in his renowned work. Among these heirloom treasures is the turban squash, its distinctive shape resembling an ornate headpiece. Mixed squashes mingle together in a delightful medley of colors and textures that would inspire any artist's palette. Aldrovandi's meticulous attention to detail brings each squash variety to life on paper. From oblong squashes to curvaceous ones, he captures their unique forms with remarkable precision. These timeless illustrations continue to captivate even centuries later. In another masterpiece from circa 1844, we find a charming still life featuring a pumpkin or white gourd delicately rendered in watercolor. The soft hues and gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility while showcasing nature's bounty. Cucurbita pepo reigns supreme as the species behind many of these fascinating cultivars. Its versatility shines through as it gives birth to countless shapes and sizes that grace our tables during harvest season. As we admire Aldrovandi's masterpieces once again, we are reminded of the enduring beauty found within cucurbita. Their rich history intertwines with our own culinary traditions and artistic endeavors—a testament to their timeless allure. So next time you encounter an heirloom squash or stumble upon a picturesque pumpkin patch, take a moment to appreciate the artistry inherent in every cucurbita specimen—the living embodiment of nature's creativity at its finest.