Manihot Collection

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)

Tororo or aibika, Abelmoschus manihot and enokorogusa or green foxtail grass, Setaria viridis
FLO4653811 Tororo or aibika, Abelmoschus manihot and enokorogusa or green foxtail grass, Setaria viridis. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana

Hibiscus species
Military hibiscus, Hibiscus militaria, Mr. Camerons hibiscus, Hibiscus cameroni fulgens, lilac hibiscus, Hibiscus lilacinus, and palmate hibiscus, Hibiscus manihot

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

Tree cassava, Manihot carthaginensis subsp. glaziovii
Tree cassava or ceara rubber tree, Manihot carthaginensis subsp. glaziovii (Manihot glaziovii). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants

Hibiscus flowers
White halberd-leaf rosemallow, Hibiscus laevis 1, crimson Hibiscus cameronii 2, lilac Alyogyne hakeifolia 3, and yellow aibika, Abelmoschus manihot 4

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

Hibiscus manihot, Abelmoschus manihot
L Alcee de la Chine a feuilles de manihot. Hibiscus manihot, Abelmoschus manihot. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les

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

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)

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Tapioca preparation (Manihot esculenta) Date:

Manihot glaziovii, Ceara rubber tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. This tree, which is native to Hawaii, is from the family Euphorbiaceae

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

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

Cassava growing in a village garden in New Caledonia
DH-4110 Cassava growing in a village garden in New Caledonia Manihot sp Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Manihot, also known as cassava or tapioca, is a versatile plant that belongs to the Hibiscus species. With its scientific name being Manihot esculenta, this plant has various subspecies including the tree cassava (Manihot carthaginensis subsp. Glaziovii). The beauty lies not only in its flowers but also in its significance as a food source. The yuca or manioc plant, which is another name for cassava, provides sustenance and nutrition to many communities around the world. Interestingly, manihot plays a role in nature's intricate web too. It attracts creatures like the Virginia opossum who find nourishment from this starchy root vegetable. Hibiscus manihot or Abelmoschus manihot showcases yet another aspect of this incredible plant family - stunning hibiscus flowers that captivate with their vibrant colors and delicate petals. In terms of culinary creativity, combining cassava with sweet potato creates an interesting blend of flavors and textures. This botanical wonder has even found its way into antique engravings illustrating Manihot esculenta's unique features. One famous depiction can be found in "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, " where it showcases the transformation process within Suriname insects' lives. Across continents like Africa, specifically at Banghi in Congo, people have been preparing manioc for generations using traditional methods passed down through time. This cultural practice highlights how deeply intertwined humans are with plants like Manioc esculenta. From its diverse uses to its presence in art and culture throughout history, Manihot continues to leave an indelible mark on our world.