Carica Collection

Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Orange, citron, fig and almond
Fruits including citron, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange, Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange, Citrus sinensis 4, fig, Ficus carica 5, and almond, Prunus amygdalus 6

Papaya tree
Etching taken from Histoire generale des Antilles habitees par les Francois by Jean Baptiste Du Tertre. Shows two Adam and Eve type figures and papaya tree

Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley
FLO4985349 Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, and papaya tree, Carica papaya, with leaf, flower, fruit and ripe fruit in section
FLO4573988 Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, and papaya tree, Carica papaya, with leaf, flower, fruit and ripe fruit in section

Common fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher
FLO4564497 Common fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours
FLO4618620 Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica
5856309 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica)

Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica
5854974 Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica)

Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835
FLO4671645 Fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Papaya tree (Carica papaya). Engraving, 19 th century
History of Africa. 19th century. Papaya tree (Carica papaya). Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Green fig, fruit, leaves, leaf outline, Ficus carica
5856757 Green fig, fruit, leaves, leaf outline, Ficus carica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Green fig, fruit, leaves, leaf outline, Ficus carica)

Trento and Trieste, The Charge of the Bersaglieri (riflemen) (oil on canvas)
5894157 Trento and Trieste, The Charge of the Bersaglieri (riflemen) (oil on canvas) by Previati, Gaetano (1852-1920); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa
5313946 WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); (add.info.: WWII 1940 1941 War East African Campaign-Heroes of Africa)

Papaya, papaw or pawpaw tree and fruit, Carica papaya, Carica papaja. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Drooping sheoak, Allocasuarina verticillata, a nitrogen-fixing tree native to Australia. Casuarina quadrivalvis, Casuarina a quatre valves

Fig, Ficus carica, Trioecia with hermaphrodite, male 2 and female 3 flowers growing separately
FLO4610654 Fig, Ficus carica, Trioecia with hermaphrodite, male 2 and female 3 flowers growing separately. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Papaya or papaw tree, Carica papaya. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Fig, medlar and quince
Fruit, fruits a pepin et fruits en baie. Figs, Ficus carica 1, 2, medlar, Mespilus germanica 3, and quince, Cydonia oblonga 4, 5

Papaya or pawpaw tree with fruit and cross section of fruit. Papayer comestible, Carica papaya. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

South American papaya, Carica monoica or Vasconcellea monoica (Small citron-fruited papaw or papaya, Carica citriformis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter

Common fig, Ficus carica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Two green fig (Ficus carica) leaves overlapping, X-ray
Two green fig (Ficus carica) leaves overlapping, coloured X-ray

Fig (Ficus carica) leaves with figs, X-ray

Papaya in valley Ribeira da Torre on the island Santo Antao, Cape Verde

Picture No. 10890974
Fig Tree - bud, young leaves and figs in spring (Ficus carica) Date:

Caricature of an intensive care ward
Intensive care. Caricature of a patient in an intensive care ward. He is surrounded by attendant doctors and nurses, several charts, displays and drips. He looks annoyed at all the attention

Carica papaya, Papaya
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Fig cultivar, Coldi Signora bianca, Ficus carica.. Chromolithograph from The Florist and Pomologist Robert Hogg, London, published from 1878 to 1884

Seeds and their parts: garden bean 1-5, fig 6, and kidney bean 7-9.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Picture No. 10890973
Fig Tree - bud and young leaves in spring (Ficus carica) Date:

Carica papaya and Anagallis sp
Tab 3. Papaya, Anagallis and Gramen, from Plantae et Papilliones Rariores, by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770), 1748-1759

Carica papaya L. papaya or melon pawpaw
Sketch 7 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

fig, fruit and leaf

Ficus (Fig)
Common fig figuier commun

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"Carica: A Journey Through Fruits and Trees" Step into the world of carica, a diverse genus that encompasses various fruits and trees. From the luscious figs of the Ficus carica to the vibrant oranges, citrons, almonds, and figs that tantalize our taste buds. Intriguingly, we encounter the majestic papaya tree (Carica papaya), its branches adorned with ripe fruit. An enchanting engraving from the 19th century captures its beauty perfectly. As we delve deeper into this botanical wonderland, we come across a mesmerizing painting titled "Trento and Trieste: The Charge of the Bersaglieri. " This oil on canvas masterpiece depicts heroic riflemen during World War II's East African Campaign in 1940-1941. These courageous soldiers are undoubtedly true heroes of Africa. Returning to nature's bounty, we discover not only the papaya tree but also its alternate names - papaw or pawpaw tree. Its succulent fruit is truly a delight for both our eyes and palates. Amidst this exploration lies another intriguing find - the drooping sheoak (Allocasuarina verticillata). Its unique presence adds an element of mystery to our journey through carica. A captivating handcolored copperplate engraving showcases Trioecia flowers growing separately on a Ficus carica plant. This intricate illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany reveals nature's fascinating intricacies. Finally, we encounter yet another representation papaya - a testament to its significance in botany. Papayas hold their own among other fruits like medlars and quinces as they contribute their distinct flavors to culinary delights around the world.