Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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Field No. 187-H-T Latin name Dioscorea Local name P.I. No. Locality data 20 kms South East of Unduavi on the road to Chulumani, LA PAZ Prov., Bolivia. Elev. 7,000' Plant description Leaves & tubers apparently perfectly good Dioscorea s.t flowers are apparently different - no fruits found. Special notes For propagation Compare with #s 188-H-T; 193-H-T Wild? Cult? Collector E.E. Smith + Humberto Tuck, etc Date Feb. 25, 1954 11g seed bags. PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495