Summary
Sample of Tinospora cordifolia 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, twisted, twig-like roots. Two printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' labels with handwritten text affixed front and reverse of 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 front reads: '1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll. / Medicinal Products / Case XXXVIII NO. 10' Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to reverse reads: 'Tinospora cordifolia / Root / MENISPERMACEAE'
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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, Moonseed Family (Menispermaceae)
