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Field No. 209-H-T Latin name Dioscorea sp.
Local name SACHA papa P.I. No.
Locality data Just EAST of CARPISH PASS
in the ceja le montana at 8700' foot
from Huánuco to Tingo Maria, PERU.
Plant description Smaller leaved than procumbens,
with more pointed leaf & reddish
purple stem.
Special notes FOR analysis's "ERAT"
& Propagation Wild?
Cult?
Collector E. E. SMITH Date 3/7/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495