Summary
Sample of Cordia myxa fruit 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.
Belongs to the Borage or Forget-me-not family.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar with black plastic screw-top lid containing dried, irregularly shaped fruit with a brown, shrivelled surface. Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to jar.
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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: 'Cordia myxa / Fruit / BORAGINACEAE'
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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