Disks of cotton coloured with flower juice - Specimen details

Disks of cotton coloured with flower juice - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 45982

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Plant Name 128.00 NYCTAGINACEAE Mirabilis jalapa Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Disks of cotton coloured with flower juice Vernacular Name
Iso Country China TDWG Region China
Parts Held Disks of cotton coloured with flower juice Geography Description Whampoa
Uses Disks of cotton coloured with flower juiceUse: MATERIALS - Tannins/Dyestuffs User: Man TDWG use MATERIALS - Tannins/Dyestuffs
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Notes: Label source: By steeping in water a beautiful dye is obtained. Used for colouring cakes, jellies made from seaweed. Dye is crimson coloured. Label source: Dye is scarcely inferior to cochineal in brilliancy and purity - whilst the cost is merely nomina, l. 1 Dec 1860.

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