TAA i.3.2.6

Notebook
Botanical remains (TAA i.3.2)
Page number
6
Caption
Note for scientific publication on botanical remains
Creator
Leonard A. Boodle
Date of creation
October 1933
Material
Ink
Paper
Pencil
Measurements
22.8 x 17.7 cm (h x w)
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
146
Notes

Typewritten and annotated report on botanical remains, page 4. 

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                                                                                 4.

 

Carthamus tinctorius L. (Compositae); Safflower.

The flowers of this plant, yield a dye, used in ancient Egypt 

for colouring the wrappings of mummies (Woen.). The plant is widely 

cultivated and often recorded as an escape, and is said to have 

originated in Arabia (Herb. Kew).

The specimens examined r are <the> seed-like fruits, containing oil. 

The fruits (and also the flowers) are said to have medicinal pro-

perties (Drag.).

 

                         no. 146 (?).