item details
NameDysoxylum spectabile (Kohe-kohe). Plate 10. 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 NumberRB001329/010a
Overview
Plate 10 of 12 from Emily Harris' New Zealand Berries (1890). The hand-coloured illustration is accompanied by the following text describing the plant:
Dysoxylum spectabile (Kohe-kohe)
A handsome forest tree 40-50 feet high, common in the North Island, Flowers waxy-white. Flowers and ripe berries on the tree at the same time. Berries green, with orange colour seeds.