11. Add MS 51309(12)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 51309(12)
- Title:
- Fruit of the coco de mer. Photographer: Coret
- Scope & Content:
- View of coco de mer nut. With additional note on reverse reading 'The coco de mer or Lodocea Seychellarum is called by Linnaeus 'The Prince of the vegetable kingdom.' 47 years elapse before it bears fruit and 200 years ere it reaches maturity. The weight of the fruit is from 30 to 40 lbs, and ta...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Date Range:
- 1860s
- Extent:
- 1 item