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Field No. 10-H-T Latin name Dioscorea
Local name P.I. No.
Locality data Along highway on EAST side of The National Botanical Garden at Chile, VIÑA del MAR, Valparaiso, Chile - Elev. ca. 200'
Plant description Small plant along dry roadside - stem traced to a depth of 20" before the 6" long tuber was found
Special notes 'KPA' Analysis + Propagation Wild? √
Cult?
Collector E.E. Smith Date 10/26/5-3
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PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495