Summary
Sample of Fenugreek seeds from India contained in brown paper bag housed in a plastic bag. 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.
Fenugreek, Helbeh was used as a condiment and also medicinally.
Physical Description
Clear plastic bag containing brown paper bag with handwritten text in grey pencil.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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60 mm (Length), 60 mm (Width), 155 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Food, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses, Medicinal Plants