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Asclep
Field No. 380 Latin name Calotropis procera
Local name P.I.No.
Locality data # Guanica Rd., near Tamarindo, Guanica Forest, P.R.
Plant description Tall, fleshy herb with milky juice
Special notes Sample leafy stem for for anal.
Wild? X
Cult?
Collector Winton Ransom + Schubert Date 11/17/57
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO