Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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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