Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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solanaceae Field No. 119-H-E Latin name LATUA pubiflora Local name "LATUE" P.I. No. Locality data Coast Cordillera, near Palihue, Cululil, Caracol, west of Puertos montt, LLANGUIHUE prov., chile - elev 50' Plant description spiny shrub or small tree - This plant is supposed to be the most poisonous in Southern Chile - an infusion of bark, young shoots & twigs was used by the indian witch doctors. Special notes Wild? ✓ Cult? For Analysis "Heart project" & "ERRL" Collector EE Smith & Boutt Spence Date Dec. 30, 1953 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY Bark, leaves & UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE twigs U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495