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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