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Field No. 17-H-T
Latin name Dioscorea besseriannath,
Local name Papa Rosario P.I. No.
Locality data Cerrillo de Tamayo, Ovalle,
Coguimbo, Chile
Plant description Small plant, with crown shaped
Tubers about 1" deep found on dry lands.
Special notes "EPAK" Analysis & propagation Wild? √
Cult?
Collector E.E. Smith & Talia Gutierrez Date 10/28/53
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495
No QM