Re-posting from the NLM Circulating Now blog:
SEARCHING FOR PUMPKINS
By Lindsay Franz ~
Pumpkin season is upon us! Pumpkin flavored coffee, candles, lotions and even beer are everywhere as soon as the season of Fall arrives. This modern-day trend puts a spotlight on a versatile vegetable that has been around for quite some time. Pumpkins are not just used for decorations and flavoring your favorite beverage. This North American winter squash has been a nutritious option around the world for hundreds of years. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) holds a number of early works featuring pumpkins including the 1597 book The Herbal or Generall Historie of Plantes by John Gerard which features woodcut illustrations of pumpkins.
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