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From Eugene Fitzalan to Ferdinand von Mueller   6 June 1880

Willow Vale Bowen1 June 6th 80.

Dear Sir

Will you kindly inform me what is the name of the enclosed weed and is it likely to have any medicinal virtues — a Doctor here has recommended Tea made from it to be used in Cough & Asthma and many are using it —

Yours respectfully

Eugêne Fitzalan

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Qld.

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MS found with a specimen of Chamaesyce hirta (MEL 2180062). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 18/6/80.' Letter not found.

Please cite as “FVM-80-06-06,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/vonmueller/letters/80-06-06