Economic Botany Collection

Catalogue no.:

57340

Botanical classification:

ROSACEAE Prunus sp.

Common name:

Peach

Item description:

Bracelet made of polished peach stones

Length:

21cm

No. of beads:

10

Bead size:

1.7-2.3cm long

Plant information:

Small tree to 8m. Prunus ssp. occur mainly in the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere but thought to be native to Persia, China and Asia.

Donor date:

13/07/1853

Donor:

Charlotte Henslow