Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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(375 545) V / Ericaceae Proshata det AOS Field No. 124-H-E Latin name pernettya var purpurea Local name P.I. No. Locality data Antillanca, 22 kms South East of the Terma de Puyehue, Osorno Prov., Chile. Elevation 14000' Plant description Small woody plants with whitish fruits, growing in the open volcanic ash in the sub alpine zone at the base of volcano Antillanca. Special notes Wild? V For Analysis - "ERAE" & "Heart project" Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Bentt Spero Date JANU 1954 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Leaves, twigs & seeds fruits U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495