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Field No. 1379
Latin name Dioscorea
Local name
P.I. No.
Locality data Forest, at base of tree stumps
Plant description vine around tree stumps
club-shaped tubers with protuberances
spines on lower stem; meat reddish
Special notes Her sp only
Wild?
Cult?
Collector Bill + Dr Sheen
Date 29/13/59
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO