Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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(444 S+S) Field No. 133 H-T Latin name Dioscorea sp. Local name P.I. No. Locality data Two miles below the Hotel along the road, Terma de Chillan, Nuble Prov., Chile Elev. ± 4800' Plant description Large leaved vine similar to 114 H-T except the leaves are deeper & a deeper green & the central lobe is not always elongate. Rhizome type tuber Special notes For analysis & "propagation" "ERRL" Wild? Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Boutt Sparre Date JAN. 16, 1954 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2 large seed bags Two Bags = 10 lbs total 8-3495 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE