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Field No. 1224 Latin name Dioscorea
Local name P.I. No.
Locality data On roadcut above San Vito, CR
Plant description Vine with pubescent stem
9 tubers 6-7 inches long & 2 in.
in diam with white flesh -
sterile
Special notes Her-sp of Luz + 6-8 tubers Wild? <
for G.D Cult?
Collector S Date 3/15/56
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54) 16-70713-1 GPO