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Pumpkin or white gourd, Cucurbita pepo
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Pumpkin or white gourd, Cucurbita pepo
Pumpkin or white gourd, Cucurbita pepo. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts the versatile and beloved Cucurbita pepo, more commonly known as the pumpkin or white gourd. The intricately detailed botanical illustration was created by David Blair and beautifully rendered in lithography by Hanhart for the esteemed Medicinal Plants publication by Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen, published in London in 1880. The Cucurbita pepo is a species of squash that is native to North America but is now cultivated worldwide for various uses. The vibrant orange pumpkin is perhaps most famously associated with autumn and Halloween, but the white gourd variety, also depicted in this illustration, has a long history of use in traditional medicine. The illustration showcases the various parts of the pumpkin plant, including the sprawling vines, the large, oblong leaves, and the fruit itself. The pumpkin's smooth, ribbed surface is adorned with intricate patterns and textures, while the stem is depicted as thick and sturdy. The white gourd, on the other hand, is shown with a more elongated shape and a lighter colour, with delicate striations running along its length. The Medicinal Plants publication was a comprehensive guide to the medicinal properties and uses of various plants, and this illustration of the Cucurbita pepo would have been an essential reference for apothecaries, herbalists, and medical practitioners of the time. The pumpkin and white gourd were believed to have numerous health benefits, including aiding digestion, soothing the stomach, and even preventing scurvy. This stunning piece of botanical art is a testament to the beauty and utility of the natural world, and it continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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