Summary
Sample of Acacia Catechu (Leguminosae). 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
Collection of seeds contained in a brown paper bag, the opening folded into a point. A description of the contents is handwritten on the outside in pencil.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Collected from T. N. Mukharji, Unknown
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Collector
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Inscriptions
Handwritten: "Food substances / 1887 T.N. Mukharji Collection / Case I No. 6 / Catechu of / Acacia Catechu Willd / Leguminosae"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
11.5 cm (Length), 16 cm (Width), 3.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses
