Field No. 9-H-T Latin name Dioscorea pereana, ph. Local name P. I. No. Locality data Along the highway on the East side of the National Botanical garden of Chile, Villa del MAR, Valparaiso, Chile - Ca. 200' Elev. Plant description One plant growing near a pine tree - tuber Similar to the (female) tuber about 4" Deep in loose Soil, 10oz. Special notes For propagation Wild? √ Cult? Collector E.E. Smith Date 10/26/53 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495