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Field No. 208-H-T Latin name Dioscorea
Local name "SACHA PAPA" P.I. No.
Locality data Just west of CARPISH PASS, about
48 kms EAST of HUANUCO, between CARPISH
PASS & ACAMAYO, HUANUCO DEPT., PERU - E 109.8, 200'
Plant description Semi round leaf loop green
& somewhat rugose. - Sterile plants only
Special notes FOR ANALYSIS "E.P.R.L." 4 Wild? [illegible]
[illegible] propagation... Cult?
Collector E.E. SMITH Date MAR. 7, 1954
15 162
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495