Seeds - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 46181

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Plant Name 126.01 LABIATAE Salvia carduacea Entry Book Number 89.1880
Artefact Name Seeds Vernacular Name
Iso Country United States TDWG Region United States
Parts Held Seeds Geography Description Southern California
Uses SeedsUse: FOOD User: Man TDWG use FOOD
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Donor Dr Asa Gray Donor No
Donor Date 17/09/1880 Donor Notes
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Notes: Label source: Dr Asa Gray Sept 17 1880. W G Wright, collector of Palms, Cacti, Lilies, Ferns etc. San Bernardino, Cal. Aug. 12 1880. To Dr Asa Gray, Cambrigde, Mass. Dear Sir, I have obtained the Chia seed you wished for and forward it by this mail. This, seed is used by the Indians & Whites as kind of medicinal drink a teaspoonful of seed is mixed in a glass of water, and in 20 seconds, or as soon as it becomes a little mucilaginous, is drunk. It is reputed to take away hunger or thirst or fatigue. I ha, ve repeatedly tried it, however, and am obliged to say that I discover no effect whatever. I am happy to have been of service to you in this little matter and will esteem it a favour to be of use to you at any time and in any way. Yours truely.
Determinations:126.01 LABIATAE Salvia columbariae Benth.
    126.01 LABIATAE Salvia carduacea Benth.

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