Wellcome Collection
Gherkin (Cucumis anguria L.): flowering and fruiting stem. Coloured etching by M. Bouchard, 1772.
1772
Lettering: Anguina Sinensis, flore albo elegantissimo, capillamentis tenuissimis ornato, fructu long intorto, subinitium ex albo et viridi variegato, per maturitatim prorsus rubro. M.N.Plant.G.fol.12.Tab.9. - Cucurbita Sinensis, fructu longo Anguino, vario, flore candido, capillamentis tenuissimus ornato. H.Pis.Tab.22. - Ital.Anguria. - Gall. Melon d'eau ou pasteque
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