Capsicum Collection

Close-up of peppers for sale on a food stall, Arima, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Piper nigrum, pepper vine
Plate 24 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Capsicum frutesceus, common chilli
Illustration by by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Capsaicin molecule
Capsaicin, molecular model. This chemical gives chilies their heat and causes a burning sensation when ingested. It is a secondary metabolite of the chili plant (Capsicum sp)

Close-up of yellow, red, orange and green peppers

Capsicum (colour litho)
3116989 Capsicum (colour litho); (add.info.: Capsicum annuum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum) native to tropical America. Seed pods dried and ground to produce pungent spice
531668 Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum) native to tropical America. Seed pods dried and ground to produce pungent spice. 16th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Yellow and red bell chili peppers, Capsicum annuum
5856563 Yellow and red bell chili peppers, Capsicum annuum; (add.info.: Yellow and red bell chili peppers, yellow flowers, Capsicum annuum)

Rabbit and Copper Pot, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Rabbit and Copper Pot, mid-late 18th century

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and Hot pepper sapling (Daphne cneorum ), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Young woman in a courtyard, with baskets of vegetables and weighing scales

Food Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Food Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920
Food Garden Commission, between 1910 and 1920. Fresh and preserved vegetables, USA. Sign reads: Be a Soldier of the Soil; Produce Food - Conserve Food - Dry and Can Food

Migrant shed worker, Northeast Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant shed worker. Northeast Florida

Center Market, Washington, D.C. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Center Market. Washington, D.C.]

Migrant shed worker, Northeast Florida, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant shed worker. Northeast Florida

Center Market, Washington, D.C. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Center Market. Washington, D.C

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Food, Vegetables, Peppers, Red green and yellow sweet capsicum bell peppers

White flowered, scarlet guinea pepper, Capsicum annuum
5856663 White flowered, scarlet guinea pepper, Capsicum annuum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered, scarlet guinea pepper, Capsicum annuum)

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Chili peppers at market in Ponte di Rialto, Venice, Veneto, Italy. Date: 22/01/2010

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Indonesia, Bali Batur Lake, view of chili plant field with sticks in supporting the plant Date: 18/01/2007

Possibly: Mrs. Schrock takes good care of her family, Yakima Valley, Washington (near Wapato), 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Mrs. Schrock takes good care of her family. Yakima Valley, Washington (near Wapato)]

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Piment (des jardins); Capsicum; Spanisch Pfeffere (engraving)
7197102 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Piment (des jardins); Capsicum; Spanisch Pfeffere (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vessel in the Form of Lucuma Peppers, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Vessel in the Form of Lucuma Peppers, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Vessel in the Form of Pepino Peppers, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Vessel in the Form of Pepino Peppers, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

MIniature Flared Bowl Depicting Trophy Heads and Abstract Peppers, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500
MIniature Flared Bowl Depicting Trophy Heads and Abstract Peppers, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Miniature Flared Bowl Depicting Abstract Peppers with Decorative Motifs, 180 B. C. / A. D
Miniature Flared Bowl Depicting Abstract Peppers with Decorative Motifs, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Capsicum (engraving)
2805700 Capsicum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capsicum. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Spanish fennel, Nigella hispanica. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Pepper and Lemon on a White Tablecloth, 1901 (oil on canvas)
HGM78288 Pepper and Lemon on a White Tablecloth, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 27.5x46.4 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; French

Herbs and vegetables, plantes condimentaires et fruits legumieres. Corn, Zea mais, cucumber, Cucumis sativus, pepper, Capsicum annuum, tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, caper, Capparis spinosa

Chilly pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby after an illustration by L.W. from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Pepper, Capsicum annuum
Le Poivre d Inde. Pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Chili pepper or pod pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Chili pepper, Capsicum annuum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis
3359427 Chili Pepper [Nightshade Family], from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Hot Bite
Smoking hot chili pepper on fork on black background. Gert Lavsen

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Food, Vegetables, Peppers, Red green orange and yellow sweet capsicum bell peppers

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Food, Vegetables, Peppers, Red green orange and yellow sweet capsicum bell peppers

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Green yellow and ripe red chili peppers growing on plants

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Agriculture, Herbs And Spices, Chillies, Purple chili peppers growing on plant

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Food, Vegetables, Peppers, Red green orange and yellow sweet capsicum bell peppers

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Capsicum: A Feast for the Senses" Tab XVII takes us on a captivating journey through the world of capsicum, showcasing its diverse forms and vibrant colors. In a close-up shot, we are drawn to a food stall where an array of peppers is proudly displayed. These peppers, belonging to the Piper nigrum species, also known as pepper vine, add spice and flavor to our culinary adventures. Zooming in further, we encounter the fascinating capsaicin molecule that gives capsicum its characteristic heat. This compound not only tantalizes our taste buds but also offers numerous health benefits. Our attention then shifts towards a close-up view of yellow, red, orange, and green peppers. Known as bell peppers or sweet peppers, they bring a burst of color and sweetness to any dish they grace. Moving on from these colorful delights, we discover another variety called Capsicum annuum – scarlet guinea pepper with white flowers. Its beauty captivates us while reminding us of nature's endless wonders. As we delve deeper into history through vintage photographs like Dorothea Lange's "Mrs. Schrock takes good care of her family, " captured in Yakima Valley during 1939 near Wapato in Washington state; we witness how capsicum has been an integral part of human life for centuries. Le Vocabulaire Illustre engraving titled "Piment (des jardins); Capsicum; Spanisch Pfeffere" adds another layer to our understanding by highlighting the cultural significance attached to this versatile ingredient across different languages and regions. Capsicum transcends mere vegetables; it represents a rich tapestry woven with flavorsome diversity and cultural heritage. Let us embrace this fiery treasure trove that adds zestful warmth to our palates while celebrating its remarkable contributions throughout history.