Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Field No. 20-H-E Latin name Lobelia Tupa L. Local name P.I. No. Locality data 50 kms. South of LA Serena, on the Road from Ovalle to La Serena, Cuesta de los Cardas, Caguimbo, Chile Plant description Bush to 8' common on a dry slope with other shrubby vegetation & cacti. "Kills cattle" Special notes Small sample to "Heart project" Wild? [illegible] Both to "ERRB" for Analysis. Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Talia Gutierrez Date 10/29/53 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495