Majidea zanguebarica Oliv. - Sapindaceae

Joy Adamson

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Majidea zanguebarica (also known as the mgambo tree, black pearl tree or velvet seed tree) is a small tree of the belonging to the Sapindaceae family. The tree is native to East Africa and grows up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall.

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Title: Majidea zanguebarica Oliv. - Sapindaceae
Creator: Joy Adamson
Location Created: Kenya
Provenance: Preserved at the National Museums of Kenya Archives
Type: Painting
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Art Form: Painting
Subtitle: Botanical Painting
Collection: Joy Adamson's Collection

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