Ananas Comosus Collection

Ananas aculeatus, pineapple
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ananas comosus, pineapple
A photograph of the detail from one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Ananas comosus, pineapple

Ananas comosus (pineapple) & Philaethria dido
Pineapple tree (Ananas comosus) with butterfly, caterpillar & crysalis (Philaethria dido). Plate 2 from Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)

Areca palm tree, Dypsis lutescens 1, pineapple, pineapple comosus 3, and jackfruit, Artocarpus heterophyllus 4
FLO4624100 Areca palm tree, Dypsis lutescens 1, pineapple, pineapple comosus 3, and jackfruit, Artocarpus heterophyllus 4

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Pineapple plant

Fresh fruit on display at Farmers Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Tropical fruits, fruits de serre chaude ou temperee
5324584 Tropical fruits, fruits de serre chaude ou temperee by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tropical fruits, fruits de serre chaude ou temperee)

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Mexico, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, Pineapple growing

pineapple, ananas comosus
Mexico, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, Pineapple growing

1 A few Ananas comosus Bromeliad Culinary Eatable
Pineapple, Ananas comosus, One whole fruit and several slices with skin laid out

Pineapple plant with fruit -Ananas comosus-, Kumily, Kerala, India

Pineapple -Ananas comosus- growing in a field, Maligatenna, Sri Lanka

Pineapple plant with fruit

Pineapple Ananas comosus metamorphosis bamboo page
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with metamorphosis of bamboo page (Philaethria dido) and twice-stabbed lady bird beetle (Chilocorus cacti)

Illustration of Ananas comosus (Pineapple), herbaceous perennial plant showing green leaves and ripe

Pineapple field on tropical island, Les Mariannes, Mauritius, Mauritius

Pineapple stall at Suva Municipal Market, Suva, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Pineapple -Ananas comosus-, fruit with plant, Nosy Komba, Madagascar

Pineapple -Ananas comosus-, plant, Peermade, Kerala, India

Hawaiian pineapple -Ananas sp. -, Mo orea, French Polynesia
Hawaiian pineapple -Ananas sp.-, Mo orea, French Polynesia

Pineapple -Ananas comosus-, Sri Lanka

Pineapple fields, Udapalatha, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Pineapple flower -Ananas comosus-, O ahu, Hawaii, United States

Pineapple -Ananas comosus-, O ahu, Hawaii, United States

Pineapple -Ananas comosus-, Oahu, Hawaii, United States

Whole pineapple

Mango, pineapple and halved papaya, close up

Whole pineapple, close up

Ananas comosus, clustered pieces of Pineapple

Ananas comosus, Pineapple, close up

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) from Central America, drawing, 1600-1625
Herbal, 17th century. A History of East Indian Trees and Plants, and of their Medicinal Properties, 1600-1625. Plate: Pineapple (Ananas comosus) from Central America. Drawing. Sloane Manuscript 4013

Pineapple (ananas comosus), engraving by Andre Thevet, 1575
History of Exploration, 16th century. Caribbean. Ahouai plant. Engraving from Andre Thevet, Cosmographie, 1575

Pineapple (Ananas comosus), Bromeliaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1812-1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLIX, Plate 18 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Pineapple (Ananas comosus), Bromeliaceae

Hummingbird (Trochilidae) and Pineapple (Ananas comosus), drawing by Lejeune, 1822
History of Exploration, 19th century. Island of St. Catherine, Brazil. Hummingbird and Pineapple. Drawing by Lejeune. From Duperreys voyage around the world in the corvette la Coquille, circa 1822

Fresh pineapple

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) in flower
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) plant in flower. Photographed in Mauritius

Pineapple farm, Mauritius
Pineapple farm. Rows of pineapple (Ananas comosus) plants growing on a farm in Mauritius

Pineapple, 16th century C013 / 7639
Pineapple. 16th-century artwork of a pineapple (Ananas comosus), here referred to in the accompanying text as a nana, from the word nanas used by the Tupi people of South America

Pineapples (Ananas comosus) C013 / 6908
Harvested pineapples (Ananas comosus)

Insects of Surinam, 18th century C013 / 6583
Insects of Surinam. 18th-century artwork showing the winged and caterpillar stages of the butterfly Philaethria dido, on the fruit of the pineapple tree (Ananas comosus)

Pineapple with insects
Plate 2 from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Maria Sybilla Merian

Ananas sp. pineapple
Plate 166 from The Chief Natural Orders of Plants (1849). Illustrated and described by Elizabeth Twining (1805-1889)

Tropical Fruits
Plate 51 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Fruits de Serre Temperee et Serre Chaude

Ananas sativas
From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

(Ananas comosus). Watercolor, c1585, by John White
BOTANY: PINEAPPLE, 1585. (Ananas comosus). Watercolor, c1585, by John White

BOTANY: PINEAPPLE. Ananas comosus. Wood engraving, 19th century

Slicing a pineapple

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"Ananas comosus: The Tropical Delight" Ananas comosus, commonly known as pineapple, is a succulent and sweet fruit that belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. This tropical delicacy is native to South America, specifically Brazil and Paraguay and has been cultivated for centuries due to its unique flavor and numerous health benefits. The scientific name Ananas comosus refers to the spiky appearance of its leaves, resembling another species called Ananas aculeatus. However, it is important not to confuse this with the company named Ananas Comosus. Pineapple holds a significant place in history and art. Ulisse Aldrovandi, an Italian naturalist from the 16th century, published a plate featuring this fruit in his works. Its vibrant colors have also attracted butterflies like Philaethria dido. Today, pineapple cultivation extends beyond South America. In Africa's Volta Region in Ghana, you can find thriving pineapple plants enriching the landscape. These plants are often grown in greenhouses or warm-temperate regions worldwide due to their preference for tropical climates. EyeUbiquitous_20104283 captures the essence of pineapples beautifully through their lens - showcasing its golden hue and prickly exterior. Whether displayed at a market stall in Suva Municipal Market or growing on farms in Kerala, India; pineapples never fail to captivate with their distinct shape and aroma. Not only do they make for a visually appealing addition to any dish or drink but they are also packed with essential nutrients such as vitamin C and manganese. Pineapple's culinary versatility allows it to be enjoyed fresh or incorporated into various recipes ranging from salads to desserts. Next time you savor this delectable treat remember its rich history rooted deep within South American culture while appreciating how far it has traveled across continents bringing joy and sweetness wherever it goes.