Summary
Sample of Butea frondosa (Leguminosae) flowers. 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 fragments of dried, yellow and light brown flowers. Two printed Science Museum of Victoria labels, with handwritten inscriptions in black ink, are adhered to the outside.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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Inscriptions
Label, handwritten: "Butea frondosa / Flowers / LEGUMINOSAE" Label, handwritten : "1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll. / Case IV No. 8 / Dyes & Tans / or Case XI No. 3 Medicinal Prod."
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 7.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses
