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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