684. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of the Sacred Lotus in Java
The roots and seeds of Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. were eaten by the Egyptians in the time of Herodotus, as they are at the present time in India; but it long ago disappeared from Egypt-how long ago, it is impossible to say. its petals are astringe
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684. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of the Sacred Lotus in Java
The roots and seeds of Nelumbium speciosum, Willd. were eaten by the Egyptians in the time of Herodotus, as they are at the present time in India; but it long ago disappeared from Egypt-how long ago, it is impossible to say. its petals are astringe
© RBG KEW
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Artist Flowers Foliage Fruit Java Leaves Marianne North Painting Roots Seed
Filename: MN_684_scan005.jpg