Seed head of 'Rose of Jericho' (Anastatica hierochuntica), probably used as medicine.

Collection type: Object
Description: Seed head of 'Rose of Jericho' (Anastatica hierochuntica), probably used as medicine.
Geographical reference: Niger
Africa > Western Africa > Niger; Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria; Tintellust
Cultural groups: Tuareg Berber
Person: Field collector Francis James Rennell Rodd; Field collector Buchanan-Rodd Expedition; PRM source Francis James Rennell Rodd
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1922
Date collected: 1922
Acquisition information: Donated: 1923
Materials and processes: Material Plant Seed Capsule
Dimensions: Length: max 85 mm approx
Object numbers: Accession number: 1923.48.16

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