Stem - Specimen details

Stem - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 64431

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Plant Name 37.00 ZYGOPHYLLACEAE Tribulus platypterus Entry Book Number 78.1903
Artefact Name Stem Vernacular Name
Iso Country Australia TDWG Region Australia
Parts Held Stem Geography Description Australia, Western Australia, Whim Creek
Uses StemUse: VERTEBRATE POISONS - Fish User: Man TDWG use VERTEBRATE POISONS - Fish
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Donor Donor No
Donor Date Donor Notes
Collector Michell WA, Manscupri, W Australia Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date 00/10/1903
Exhibition Expedition
Number Components Publication
Notes: Label source: Branch and twig used by the Austalian blacks for killing fish, kangaroo etc. The branches and green twigs are beaten between 2 stones till a soapy substance results and they place this in rock holes where the animals drink. Called Mannin, by the Naluma tribe.

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