Quercitron (dyestuff from Quercus velutina bark) - Specimen details

Quercitron (dyestuff from Quercus velutina bark) - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 99243

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Plant Name 159.03 FAGACEAE Quercus velutina Entry Book Number 1.2016
Artefact Name Quercitron (dyestuff from Quercus velutina bark) Vernacular Name
Iso Country Not defined TDWG Region Not defined
Parts Held Quercitron (dyestuff from Quercus velutina bark) Geography Description
Uses Quercitron (dyestuff from Quercus velutina bark)Use: User: Not defined TDWG use
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Donor Hill, David J. Donor No
Donor Date 20/01/2016 Donor Notes
Collector Hill, Robin (FRS) Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
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Notes: The rasped bark (the dyestuff) is known as quercitron. Edward Bancroft had a monopoly on the importation of this to the UK in 18th century (David Hill pers. comm.)

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