Summary
Sample of Cochlospermum gossypium gum in a jar. 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
Cylindrical glass jar with black plastic screw-top lid containing light brown sections of hardened gum.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1877
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Medicinal Plants, Native Kapok Family (Cochlospermaceae)