Summary
Sample of Terminalia chebula fruits. 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 black, tear-drop shaped fruits with grooved surfaces. A printed label, with handwritten inscription in black ink, is adhered to the outside.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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Collector
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Inscriptions
Label, handwritten: "Medicinal products / 1887 T.N. Mukharji Collection / Case XXXVII No. 3 / Small fruits of / Terminalia Chebula rebz / Combretaceae"
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 7.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Combretum Family (Combretaceae), Economic Botany, Fruits, Medicinal Plants
