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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