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Field No. 21-H-E Latin name ADESMIA Arborea Bart.
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,
Coquimbo, Chile
Plant description Shubby, spiny bush, Common on the dry slope with other shrubby vegetation & cacti
Special notes Small sample to "Heart project" Wild? Bulk to "ERRA" for Analysis. Cult?
Collector E.F 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