Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Amaryllidaceae Field No. 145-H-B Latin name Steromesson sp. Local name P.I. No. Locality data Lomas de Amancaes; Prov., Lima; Dept. Lima - PERU Elev ± 900' Plant description Small yellow flowered Amaryllidaceae growing on the dry hills just north of Lima. Flowers in Jan. & produces leaves in June & July Special notes For Analysis - "Heart Project" Wild? ~ This may be the same species as # 148-HB Cult? Steromesson cernate Collector L.E. Smith at Rancho Ferreraya Date Jan. 28, 1954 1/2 15. PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495