Calvin Ross Sperling field notebooks, 1980-1984
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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.