Summary
Sample of Bauhinia variegata 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, Culcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar with black plastic screw-top lid containing straight, brown root sections. Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to jar.
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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: 'Bauhinia variegata / Roots / LEGUMINOSAE'
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses, Medicinal Plants