Summary
A sample of the Nelumbium Speciosum (Nymphaeaceae) wild [Lotus] seeds. This was collected and prepared by T.N.Mukharji as part of his work for the Indian Botanical Gardens. It was donated to the Museum by the Indian Government, Calcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
A sample of the Nelumbium Speciosum (Nymphaeaceae) wild [Lotus] seeds, packaged in brown paper, with handwritten text on the front. Package is sealed in a clear plastic bag.
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Acquisition Information
Collected from T. N. Mukharji, Unknown
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front of package: "Medicinal Products / 1887 T. N. Mukharji Collection / Case XXIII No 11 / Seeds of / Nelumbium Speciosum Wild / Nymphaeaceae"
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Overall Dimensions
15 cm (Length), 5 cm (Width), 16.8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Food, Medicinal Plants, Water Lily Family (Nymphaeaceae)
