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Giant snake-like roots of India rubber tree. Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya.
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Natural History

Giant snake-like roots of India rubber tree

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
c. 1880–1900

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On the print
"Ficus elastica (India Rubber)" (number unclear) - Scowen & Co
Maker
Scowen & Co
Date basis
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Place
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Reference
TCP-N31

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