Manioc Collection

Cassava or manioc, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4985381 Cassava or manioc, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

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)

Cassava, cassava or tapioca, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration
FLO4992868 Cassava, cassava or tapioca, Manihot esculenta (Manihot utilissima). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants

France, Guadalupe, Petit-Bourg, Woman crushing manioc pieces

South America, Brazil, Alagoas, Maragogi, a woman selling fruit and vegetables in a market in the beach town of Maragogi, in front of a political hoarding for the state governor

Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2
5324229 Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1, and cassava or yuca, Manihot esculenta 2 by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Virginia opossum, Didelphis virginiana 1)

Cassava, yuca or manioc plant, Manihot esculenta, Manihot edulis, Manioc
5324476 Cassava, yuca or manioc plant, Manihot esculenta, Manihot edulis, Manioc by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Cassava, yuca or manioc plant, Manihot esculenta)

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Africa, West Africa, Togo. Cassava plants in field in Togo countryside. Date: 14/05/2005

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Africa, West Africa, Togo. Cassava plants in field in Togo countryside. Date: 14/05/2005

Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from manioc root (engraving)
6001122 Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from manioc root (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from manioc root)

Bread plants (coloured engraving)
997484 Bread plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

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

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

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)

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

Woman preparing food from cassava plant, Brazil
Woman preparing food from a cassava or manioc plant, Brazil. The root of the plant is poisonous, but the poison can be extracted by squeezing the sap out by stretching and contracting. Date: 1922

Common Opossum, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999662 Common Opossum, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Preparing bread from the manioc root
Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from the manioc root. Date: 1834

Potato and manioc (colour litho)
3648601 Potato and manioc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potato and manioc)

Cultivation of Cassava or Manioc -Manihot esculenta-, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

CARIBS: MANIOC. Carib Indians preparing manioc. Line engraving, 19th century

Cassava (Manihot esculenta). Watercolour artwork of a cassava plant. This perennial shrub is cultivated for its edible tubers which are a rich source of carbohydrate

South American Indians. 16th-18th century. Yanomamo Indians. Inhabitants of the basins of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers. Cultivation of cassava and fruit trees. Italian Engraving 1780. Colored

Dry farming on terraces in the steep and mountainous territory of the Konso, Rift valley. Sorghum (millet) cassava (manioc)

Peeled cassava root on the jungle floor, Sacha Runa, Napo Province, Ecuador

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)

Yam and Cassava tubers

Plants used as food
Illustration of arrowroot, manioc or cassava, yam and sweet potato. Plate 9 from Vegetable Kingdom 1872, by William Rhind

Cassava (Manihot sp. ) crop, growing in field, Lombok, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, march
Cassava (Manihot sp.) crop, growing in field, Lombok, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, march

Cassava / Manioc
Cultivating cassava (also known as manioc) (manihot utilissima) in South America where it is a staple food

Cassava / Manioc Grande Comore Indian Ocean
WAT-10755 Cassava / Manioc Grande Comore, Indian Ocean M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Discovering the Culinary Delights of Manioc: From France to South America" In the picturesque town of Petit-Bourg, Guadalupe, a woman delicately crushes pieces of manioc, a staple food in this region. This traditional method has been passed down through generations and is still cherished today. Meanwhile, in Maragogi, Alagoas, Brazil, a vibrant market comes alive with colors as a local woman sells an array of fruits and vegetables including the versatile manioc. Its versatility knows no bounds as it can be used in various dishes like casseroles or even transformed into flour for baking. Did you know that the Virginia opossum finds solace in the roots of manioc? The connection between these two species runs deep as they both rely on each other for survival. The opossums enjoy munching on its leaves while helping to disperse its seeds. The enchantment surrounding manioc extends beyond continents. Natives from Madagascar have mastered the art of preparing bread from manioc root. Their expertise is captured beautifully in an engraving that showcases their culinary skills and resourcefulness. As we delve deeper into understanding this remarkable plant's significance worldwide, we encounter stunning colored engravings depicting different varieties such as Manihot esculenta and Manihot edulis - commonly known as cassava or yuca. From France to South America and even Madagascar, manioc remains an essential part of diverse cuisines around the globe. Its resilience against harsh climates makes it invaluable for communities relying on sustainable agriculture practices. Let us celebrate this humble yet extraordinary crop that brings people together across cultures and continents – whether enjoyed alongside sweet potatoes or crafted into tantalizing tapioca desserts. Manioc truly embodies nature's gift to humanity.