Colocynth

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Colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis).

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Plants
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Format:: Portrait (taller)

Book

Title:: Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author:: Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:: Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
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Description:

Colocynths (Citrullus colocynthis) are known by a number of names, such as bitter apples, bitter cucumber, desert gourd. They are climbing vines in the family Cucurbitaceae, native to the Mediterranean region.

The caption reads in the original French: Coloquinte.

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{{cite web | title=Colocynth | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/colocynth/ | author=Unknown | year=1885-1891 | access-date=November 22, 2024 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}