Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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(337 s+s) / G. Thomasson 1447 Field No. 121-H-T Latin name Dioscorea Local name P.I. No. Locality data Playa Puca tribe, west of Osorno, Osorno prov, Chile - Plant description large palmately lobed leaf vine, growing at river's edge in very wet forest, only 3 sterile plants were found. Tubers similar to #117, but leaves more like #114. Special notes For "propagation" & compared Wild? — with # 114 & 117 Cult? Collector F.E. Smith & Beuktt Sparre Date Jan. 3, 1954 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8—3495