Cucumis Collection

Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus
5856494 Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus; (add.info.: Common cucumber with yellow flowers, fruit, Cucumis sativus)

Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon
5856252 Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon,; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon, Cucumis melo)

Fruit and yellow flowers of the Green-fleshed cantaloupe melon
5856207 Fruit and yellow flowers of the Green-fleshed cantaloupe melon; (add.info.: Fruit and yellow flowers of the Green-fleshed cantaloupe melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)

Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus
5856495 Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus; (add.info.: Cucumber with yellow flowers, section of fruit, leaves, tendrils, Cucumis flexuosus)

Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo
5854965 Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo; (add.info.: Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo, with yellow flowers, tendrils and leaves)

Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, and calabash gourd Cucumis lagenaria
5856496 Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, and calabash gourd Cucumis lagenaria; (add.info.: Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus)

Scarlet fleshed rock melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
5854964 Scarlet fleshed rock melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis; (add.info.: Yellow flowered, scarlet-fleshed rock melon or cantaloupe, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)

Market for sour gherkins in Luebbenau in the Spreewald, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, animal feed, animal feeds, biological, biological cultivation, biological cultivations, black, black-and-white, black-white, brandenburg, contemporary, cucumbers

Yellow flowered bitter cucumber, Cucumis colocynthis
5856655 Yellow flowered bitter cucumber, Cucumis colocynthis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered bitter cucumber or coloquintida)

Winter melon or Valencia melon, Cucumis melo, raised in Spain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical painting by William Hooker from The Transactions of the Horticultural Society of

Fruits, fruits legumieres. Chayote, Sechium edule 1, 2, Cantaloupe melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupo 3, , and watermelon, Citrullus lanatus 4, 5

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

Bitter cucumber or colocynth, Citrullus colocynthis (Cucumis colocynthis). Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Melon, oil beetle and sheep ked
European oil beetle, Meloe proscarabaeus 1, 2, melon de Honfleur, Cucumis melo 3, and sheep ked, Melophagus ovinus 4. Meloe, Melon, Melophage

Melons (engraving)
3655161 Melons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melons. Illustration for The Universal Instructor (Ward Lock, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Dahlia, Dahlia Blue Bayou
Cucumber, Wild Cucumber, Cucumis africanus, Spiky green vegetables on wooden slats.-

Cucumber, Cucumber tendril with a water drop shown again a red begonia flower

Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon, Cucumis melo.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis by Basil Besler
Pseudocolocynthis pomiformis from Hortus Eystettensis by Basil Besler

Fossil Holothurian or sea cucumber
Staurocystis quadrifasciata, 6.5 cm long, from the Silurian, Wenlock Limestone of Dudley in Worcestershire, England

Fruit and yellow flowers of the green-fleshed cantaloupe melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis.. Handcolored illustration by E.D

Squirting cucumber - Ecballium elaterium (Cucumis sylvestris) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Cucumis metuliferus (Horned Melon, Kiwano, Kawani Fruit) cross section showing green seeds inside fruit, close-up

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

Deima fastosum, holothurian echinoderm
Illustration of a Holothurian echinoderm from Report on the Holothuroidea dredged by H.M.S. Challenger, 1872-1876

Citrus medica, citron melon
Illustration from Botanical magazine, No.6745, by J.N. Fitch. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnolia acuminata, cucumber tree
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Momordica cochinchinensis, Chinese bitter melon
Illustration from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Averrhoa bilimbi, bilimbi
Plate 40 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Momordica charantia, balsam pear or African cucumber
Drawing 31 (Ewan 14) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Amicua melon
An illustration of a melon from Plate LXXII in a volume published by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Canchites canadensis, spruce grouse
Plate 176 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Cucumis: A Colorful Journey Through the World of Cucumbers and Melons" Step into the enchanting world of cucumis, where ripe fruits hang from vibrant vines adorned with yellow flowers. In Luebbenau, Germany, a bustling market showcases the sour gherkins that have become a local favorite since the 19th century. Amongst this historical backdrop, we discover the Yellow Flowered Bitter Cucumber, scientifically known as Cucumis colocynthis. Its unique taste adds a delightful twist to culinary creations. Ulisse Aldrovandi's plate publication from centuries ago captures the essence of another cucumber variety - the Yellow Armenian cucumber. But cucumis doesn't stop at cucumbers alone; it extends its reach to other melon varieties like Winter melon or Valencia melon (Cucumis melo). The sweet aroma of Musk melons fills our senses alongside juicy watermelons and tropical pineapples. As we explore further, we encounter an array of fruits and legumes bursting with flavor. Herbs and vegetables intertwine seamlessly in this bountiful garden - plantes condimentaires indeed. Amidst all these delights lies an intriguing member called Bitter Cucumber or Colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis). Its bitter nature adds depth to traditional dishes while captivating adventurous palates. The journey wouldn't be complete without encountering oil beetles and sheep keds buzzing around their beloved companion - Melon. Engravings depict these fascinating creatures enjoying nature's bounty together. Finally, our exploration leads us to Ecballium elaterium or Squirting cucumber (Cucumis sylvestris), adding a touch of whimsy with its ability to shoot seeds when squeezed. In this captivating world of cucumis, each fruit tells its own story through vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors.