Cucurbitaceae Collection

Turban squash (Cucurbita) and other mixed squashes

Nara melon fruit {Acanthosicyos horridus} on sand dunes, Namibia

Butterflies and day flying moths feed from Loofah flower (Luffa cylindrica) and pick up pollen on their legs, underside of thorax and antennae, South Sichuan Bamboo Sea, China

Darwins large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) feeding on Wild cucumber (Momordica sp), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, South America

Pile of Pumpkins

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

Baby bell pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima) close up shot, UK

Pumpkins (Cucurbita sp) ready for Harvest, Norfolk, UK, October

Chayote (Sechium edule) vine plant, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, Africa

Gigantic Gourd Grown By John Thomas Leathes In 1846. It Weighed 196Lb And Measured 7Ft. 3Ins. In Circumference. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Squash Leaves Are A Treat In Springtime In Italy And Can Be Found For Sale From Street Vendors; Florence, Italy

A Dragonfly Warms Up In A Vegetable Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

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

bending, botany, bryonia dioica, bryony, climber, climbing plant, cucurbitaceae, cut out, foliage, green, growth, leaf, no people, plant, stem, studio shot, tangled, vine, watercolour painting

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

Cucurbitaceae - Gourd
Cucurbitaceae: the gourd tribe. Source: Illustrations of the natural orders of plants with groups and descriptions by Twining, Elizabeth, 1805-1889

Cacik, sauce with yogurt, mint, cucumber, lemon, Turkish food, Turkey

Various ornamental pumpkins (Cucurbita)

Ornamental pumpkins (Cucurbita)

Pyramid of pumpkins

Bitter melon -Momordica charantia-, A Kumily, Kerala, India
Bitter melon -Momordica charantia-, Kumily, Kerala, India

Bitter cucumber

Western honey bee -Apis mellifera- on pumpkin flower, Hokkaido, Japan, Asien

Cucurbit -Cucurbita moschata-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Bitter melon -Momordica charantia-, fruit and leaves, Kuda Oya, Sri Lanka

Pumpkin flower and Pumpkin -Cucurbita maxima-, Europe

Different types of squash on a pile, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Harvested pumpkins in a pumpkin field with fluffy clouds

Hokkaido squash, half

Picture No. 11050857
Calabash fruit Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Tadoba national park, Maharashtra, India, Asia Date:

Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) Golden Nugget, fruit, West Sussex, England, October

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) Flying Saucer, fruit, West Sussex, England, October

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo) Sweet Lightning, fruit and board, West Sussex, England, October

Winter Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) Blue Ballet Hubbard, fruit, West Sussex, England, October
Winter Squash (Cucurbita sp.) Blue Ballet Hubbard, fruit, West Sussex, England, October

Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) crop, ripe fruit in field, Hampshire, England, October

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo var. fastigata) Spaghetti Marrow, fruit, West Sussex, England, October

White Bryony, Bryonia dioica, vigorous climbing wild plant in flower on old Leylandii hedge

Hedgehog Gourd (Cucumis dipsaceus) fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) Little Gem, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) Little Gem, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp. ) Batwing, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September
Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) Batwing, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) Stripetti, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) Stripetti, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) Pump-ke-mon, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) Pump-ke-mon, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) Sweet DeLite, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) Sweet DeLite, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) Cream of the Crop, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) Cream of the Crop, fruit, Warwickshire, England, September

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"Cucurbitaceae: A Vibrant Tapestry of Nature's Bounty" In Tab XV, we are transported to the mesmerizing sand dunes of Namibia, where the Nara melon fruit (Acanthosicyos horridus) thrives against all odds. Its resilient nature is a testament to the indomitable spirit of life. Butterflies and day-flying moths gracefully flutter around the Loofah flower (Luffa cylindrica), delicately sipping nectar as they contribute to the cycle of pollination. Their vibrant presence adds a touch of ethereal beauty to this botanical wonderland. Amongst a medley of squashes, the Turban squash (Cucurbita) stands out with its distinctive shape and rich hues. These mixed squashes create an enchanting display that showcases nature's creativity in blending colors and forms. The Darwin's large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) finds sustenance in the wild cucumber, illustrating how different species coexist harmoniously in their quest for survival. This delicate balance between predator and prey highlights nature's intricate web of interconnectedness. Transporting us back in time, a still life painting from 1844 captures the timeless allure of pumpkins. The watercolor masterpiece evokes nostalgia while reminding us that these humble gourds have been cherished throughout history for their versatility and nourishment. The squirting cucumber - Ecballium elaterium (Cucumis sylvestris) - surprises with its unique defense mechanism, shooting seeds when touched or disturbed. This adaptation ensures its propagation while fascinating observers with its ingenuity. Leonhart Fuchs' depiction of red bryony - Bryonia dioica (Vitis alba) - from De historia stirpium invites us into his world where art meets botany.