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Lead tree seed bag

Lead tree seed bag

Catalogue no.:

59054

Botanical classification:

LEGUMINOSAE-MIMOSOIDEAE Leucaena glauca

Common name:

Lead tree, white lead tree

Geographical description:

Canada

Item description:

Bag made of seed, pentagon shaped with handle

Length:

20cm long, sides-11cm

Plant information:

Medium sized tree with fast growth, up to 15m, and can be invasive. Native to tropical America but naturalised in many subtropical and tropical areas.

Donor date:

11/10/1876

Donor:

Mr Bentham

 

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