Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Field No. 48-17-T Latin name Dioscorea sp. Local name P.I. No. Locality data Fundo "La Gloria del Phangal" Limache, Valparaiso Prov., Chile 300' Elev. - On sides of a dry ravine. Plant description Small partly decollated leaved plant - fruits still plentiful but few male flowers left - lobes beginning to dry. Special notes For propagation & testing Wild? + "ERRL" Cult? Collector E.E. Smith Date Nov. 21, 1953 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495