Field notebooks : Costa Rica and Panama
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Field No. 923 Latin name Dioscorea convolvulacea? Local name P.I. No. Locality data Coffee finca at La Suiza, a little beyond the Institute, Turrialba, C.R. Plant description Vine with almost orbicular lightish green lvs., pubescent beneath. Rhizome discoid to ± ovoid often close to soil surf. Special notes R.H. Spec.: rhizomes for prog. Wild? √ at Glenn Dale rhizomes for testing Cult? EURL. attn: Dr. Gerell Collector Schubert Rogerson & J.T. Grider Date 7/26/55 PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HC-1 (7-54) 16—70713—1 GPO