Esculenta Collection

Morel mushrooms: Morchella esculenta, M conica
Morel mushrooms: Morchella esculenta, M. conica and Gyromitra esculenta.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Decorative botanical print with jasmine, cassava, hummingbird bush and shrimp plant
5855568 Decorative botanical print with jasmine, cassava, hummingbird bush and shrimp plant; (add.info.: Five shrubs, including white jasmine (Jasminum), cassava (Manihot esculenta)

Edible mushroom and fungi varieties. Including truffle, sickener, weeping milkcap, saffron milkcap, golden chanterelle, elfin sadde, Caesars mushroom, coral mushroom and morel. Lithograph by J.H

Frogs, toads and tadpoles. European tree frog, Hyla arborea, rattle-voiced tree frog, Auletris crepitans, edible frog, Rana esculenta, shrinking frog, Pseudis paradoxa, Surinam horned frog

Edible Frog, Rana esculenta (coloured photo)
5987427 Edible Frog, Rana esculenta (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible Frog, Rana esculenta)

Edible frog, Pelophylax esculentus (Green frog, Rana esculenta), adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Edible frog or common green frog, Pelophylax kl. esculentus (Green frog, Rana esculenta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Taro, Colocasia esculenta, and dragon tree, Astragalus tragacantha. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Edible-nest swiftlet, Aerodramus fuciphagus, and nest of saliva, used in bird s-nest soup. (Esculent swallow, Hirundo esculenta)

Cassava, manioc or tapioca, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Edible mushrooms, Cryptogames alimentaires. Field mushroom, Agaricus campestris, chanterelle, Cantharellus cibarius, king bolete, Boletus edulis, morel, Morchella esculenta, white truffle

Edible tubers, Tubercules alimentaires. Purple woodsorrel, Oxalis purpurea, Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus, papalisa or olluco, Ullucus tuberosus, yamaimo or mountain yam

Cassava, yuca or manioc plant, Manihot esculenta, Manihot edulis, Manioc. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Virginia opossum and cassava
Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2. Manicou (Didelphe a oreilles bicolores), Manioc

Common morel mushroom, Morchella esculenta. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Morel mushroom, Morchella esculenta (Phallus esculentus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Glossy swiftlet, Collocalia esculenta, pair on nest (Esculent swallow, Hirundo esculenta). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Samuel Howitt from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by

Camash, Camassia quamash (Eatable quamash, Camassia esculenta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway

Cassava and sweet potato
Cassava or manioc, Manihot esculenta 1, and sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Truffle, morel, and coral mushrooms
Sclerotium semen 1, Thanotophytum crocorum 2, truffle, Tuber cibarium 3, coral mushroom, Clavulina coralloides 4, Clavulina amethystina 5, Ramaria botrytis 6, Clavariadelphus pistillaris 7

Lentil, Lens culinaris (Lens esculenta). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Cassava or manioc, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Seaweeds (algae) (colour litho)
728982 Seaweeds (algae) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaweeds (algae); 1. sargassum vulgare; 2. laminaria digitata; 3

Common species of seaweed (litho)
6013652 Common species of seaweed (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common species of seaweed)

FUNGI False Morel - on taiga-forest floor near river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement (Gyromitra esculenta). Uganskii Nat. reserve, Siberia, Russia

Yellow morel, Morchella esculenta, and green morel, Morchella viridis, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Scilla esculenta, esculent squill or camass with white flowers.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine 1827

Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) on a Water Lily (Nymphaea) pad

Preparing Manioc at Banghi in the Congo. Fufu, or cassava bread, is made in Africa by first pounding cassava (Manioc) in a mortar to make flour (as shown here)

Two-spotted or red spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, damage and webbing on leaves of ornamental house plant Colocasia esculenta

Picture No. 10732109
FUNGI - False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta) Date:

Picture No. 10881127
Tapioca preparation (Manihot esculenta) Date:

Edible Frog 19C
Edible Frog (Rana esculenta)

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"Exploring the Edible World of Esculenta: From Morel Mushrooms to Taro and Cassava" Discovering the diverse realm of esculenta, where culinary delights await at every turn. Delve into the enchanting world of Morchella esculenta and M conica, two captivating varieties of morel mushrooms that tantalize taste buds with their earthy flavors. Venturing further, we encounter a symphony of edible mushroom and fungi varieties, each boasting its own unique texture and taste. Frogs, toads, and tadpoles also make an appearance in this gastronomic journey as we savor the delectable flesh of Rana esculenta - a visually stunning amphibian delight. The Pelophylax esculentus species beckons us with its succulent meat; commonly known as edible frog or common green frog. Its vibrant hues captivate our senses while offering a delightful feast for our palates. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) stands tall alongside the majestic dragon tree as we explore both visual beauty and culinary versatility. These tuberous wonders add depth to dishes with their starchy goodness. Intriguingly named Aerodramus fuciphagus introduces us to another aspect of esculeta's bounty - edible-nest swiftlet nests prized for their delicate flavor profile in Asian cuisine. Cassava (Manihot esculenta), manioc or tapioca plant takes center stage next – a versatile root vegetable that can be transformed into various mouthwatering delicacies such as cassava chips or tapioca pudding. Cryptogames alimentaires showcases yet another facet – an array of edible mushrooms waiting to be discovered by adventurous food enthusiasts. Not forgetting about Tubercules alimentaires - these underground treasures like yuca or manioc plants (Manihot esculenta) offer sustenance across cultures worldwide through their rich nutritional content and culinary adaptability.