Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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(410543) ✓ Icacinaceae Field No. 131-H-6 Latin name Villaresia mucronata Local name Patagua P.I. No. Locality data Tree under which the peace between Chile & The Indians was signed. Parque Nacional Nielol, Temuco, Cautin prov, Chile Plant description Tree t' 20'.w height. younger leaves with spiny edges. Special notes For analysis "Heart Institute" Wild? ✓ & ERRL Cult? Supposed to contain an Alkaloid. Collector E.E Smith & Benkt Sparre Date Jan 9, 1954 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2165, U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495 twigs + leaves.