Summary
Sample of Acacia arabica (Leguminosae) pods. 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 short lengths of dried, round light brown seed pods. Two printed Science Museum of Victoria labels, with handwritten inscriptions in black ink, are adhered to the outside.
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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: "Acacia arabica / Pods / LEGUMINOSAE" Label, handwritten: "Coll. T.N. Mukharji / presented by Indian Govt. / 1887 / No. 2, Case 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, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses
