Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Field No. 8-H-T Latin name Dioscorea aristolochifolia Local name P.I. No. Locality data Road cut along road to care takes House, New Patio & Small House, upper Dam, National Botanical Garden of Chile near May Valparaiso Chile Plant description Small plant with tubers up to one inch in Diameter and 7-24" long. Only male flowers were seen, no fruits. Special notes Grading on a steep sided Road cut Wild? Cult? "ERRL" Analysis & propagation Collector E.E. Smith Date 10/26/52 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495