Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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(#203545) 98-H-T Dioscorea Local name P.I. No. Locality data About 15 kms South of Curacautin on the road to Chenguenco, Castin prov., Chile - elev. ca 1800' Plant description Plant growing on chusquea guila on volcanic debris. The soil between the lumps of lava was quite rich. Both male & female flowers & fruit collected. Special notes For Analysis "ERR" & propagation. Probably the same as collected under number 94, 97 & 100, but this was the only fertile one. Wild? Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Benkt Spaare Date Dec. 16, 1953 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495