item details
NameVitex littoralis (Puriri). Plate 1. From the book: New Zealand berries
ProductionMiss Emily Harris; artist; 1890; Nelson
H D Jackson; publisher; 1890; Nelson
H D Jackson; publisher; 1890; Nelson
Classificationrare books
Materialswatercolour, lithographic ink
Materials Summaryhand-coloured lithograph
Dimensionspage: 245mm (width), 306mm (height)
Registration NumberRB001329/001a
Overview
Plate 1 of 12 from Emily Harris' New Zealand Berries (1890). The hand-coloured illustration is accompanied by the following text describing the plant:
Vitex littoralis (Puriri)
A handsome forest tree 50-60 feet high, common along the east coast of the North Island. Flowers pink, berries bright red, ripe berries and flowers appear on the same branch at the same time. Wood extremely hard.