Summary
Sample of Chrysanthemum indicum roots 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 brown, textured, twig-like roots. Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to jar.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1877
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Inscriptions
Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to jar reads: 'Chrysanthemum / indicum. / Roots / COMPOSITAE'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Aster Family (Asteraceae), Economic Botany, Medicinal Plants
