Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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(4235-845) V Field No. 107-W-E Latin name Berberis pearcei Local name P.I. No. Locality data Volcan LLAIMA, Cautin Proa, Chile Elev. 3700' Plant description Thorny shrub to 4' in height Reddish orange flowers are borne profusely along the stem-wooth at cultivation if not already introduced. No fruits ripe at present. Special notes For Analysis "Heart project" (EARL) Wild? V Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Benkt Sparre Date Dec. 17, 1953 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495