Garcinia pedunculata, Roxb
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Watercolour on paper, no date (late 18th, early 19th century). Hand painted copy of an illustration commissioned by William Roxburgh (1751-1815). In 'Flora Indica', Roxburgh reports that this species is "a native of Rungpoor, where the tree is indigeneous". He adds that "flowering time [is from] January till March" and also how "the fleshy part of the fruit which covers the seeds and their proper juicy envelope, or aril, is in large quantity, of a firm texture and of a very sharp, pleasant, acid taste. It is used by the natives in their curries, and for acidulating water".
Copyright © RBG KEW
Media ID 654498
Date: 3rd December 2007
Author: Unknown
Filename: ROX00002632.jpg
Image Size: 3432 x 4614 Pixels
Filesize is 9.54MB
Version 2 is 4.77MB
Associated Categories: Botanical Art
Associated Categories: Botanical illustrations
Associated Categories: William Roxburgh
Keywords: 19th century, botanical art, east india company, food, fruit, garcinia pedunculata, guttiferae, india, paintings, s eed, water colour, watercolour on paper, william roxburgh collection, yellow