Summary
Sample of Semecarpus Anacardium 'Marking-nut tree' seeds in 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. Used for medicinal purposes.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar with glass stopper containing large, dark brown seeds. White paper label with handwritten text in black ink affixed to front. Two printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' labels with handwritten text affixed to front and reverse.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1877
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Inscriptions
Handwritten label affixed to front reads: 'Seeds / Semecarpus Anacardium / 'The Murtling-Nut [sic] Tree' Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label affixed to jar bears handwritten text that reads: 'Mukharji Coll. India. / Oils 8'
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Overall Dimensions
16.3 cm (Length), 5.9 cm (Width), 5.9 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Cashew or Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae), Economic Botany, Medicinal Plants
