Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Loasaceae Field No. 177-H-E Latin name Cajophora Local name "ortiga" P.I. No. Locality data Road from LA PAZ TO UNDUAVI at 12,000', LA PAZ, BOLIVIA Plant description Herbaceous vide, with orange flowers, and opposite leaves covered with fine stinging hairs. Special notes Flowers used in a tea to regulate Wild? a woman's period. Cult? Collector E.E. Smith & Humberto Torrico Date Feb. 23, 1954 PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495