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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 94.05.07a

Preferred Citation:

Charles Scott to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1894-05-07 [94.05.07a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id//letters/1890-6/1894/94-05-07a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Oxalis sp. (MEL 293559). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 7/5/94'. Letter not found. Charles Scott not further identified.
The Australasian Office .
Melbourne May 7th 189 4
Baron Von Mueller,
Dear Sir
The enclosed plant I found growing in a wheat paddock near Bulla
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Vic.
the other day. It appears to have taken complete possession of the field, but although it has been there for years it has not spread to the adjoining grass lands. I am told it has a small blue flower.
Could you kindly tell me its name, and whether it is poisonous to stock.
Yours faithfully
Chas. Scott.