Summary
Sample of Nymphaea alba (waterlily) flower. 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 containing dried, brown flowers, and sealed with a black plastic lid. Two printed white Science Museum of Victoria labels, with handwritten inscriptions in black ink, are 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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Inscriptions
Label, handwritten: "FLOWERS OF / NYMPHAEA ALBA / LINN / NYMPHAEACEAE" label, handwritten: "T.N. Mukharji Coll. / 1887 / Medicinal Products / Case XXIV No. II"
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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, Medicinal Plants, Water Lily Family (Nymphaeaceae)
