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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