Summary
Sample of Berberis aristata (Berberidaceae) root. 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, Culcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar, sealed with a black plastic lid, containing segments of woody root. Two printed Science Museum of Victoria labels, with handwritten inscriptions in black ink, are adhered to the outside. One is partially unstuck.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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Inscriptions
Label, handwritten: "Berberis aristata / Root / BERBERIDACEAE" Label, handwritten : "T.N. Mukharji Coll., presented / by Indian Govt - 1887 / Case IV No. 3 / Dyes & Tans"
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 7.5 cm (Height)
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