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5568 Ullucus tuberosus Caldas
Succulent herb cultivated in field
for its edible tubers.
n.v. Tejte haro
(which means with bumps)
Flowers yellow green. Stems slightly
tinged with red, especially at base.
Tubers long, white with pink-
red blotches and dots
Stems becoming decumbent Slightly
decumbant, leaves quite erect.
(aking & 234)
5569 Ullucus tuberosus Caldas.
n.v. Arequipa Lisas
Succulent herb cultivated in field
for its edible tuber. Flowers
yellow green. Many flowers with
abnormal numbers of stamens, 4-10.