Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Yellow Legume - ? Shrub Field No. 25-H-E Latin name Cassia sp equimbensis obmarginata obtusa Local name P.I. No. Locality data 25 Kms. South of LA SERENA, on the PAN AMERICAN HIGHWAY, CHILE Plant description Common woody shrub in the dry area south of La Serena. The shrubs were covered with many yellow flowers. Special notes Small sample to "Heart project" Bulk of the material to "ERNL" Wild? V Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Talia Gutierrez Date 10/31/53 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495