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Field No. 210-H-T Latin name Dioscorea sp.
Local name SACHA PAPA P.I. No.
Locality data EAST OF CHAPISH RABS ON THE ROAD
FROM HUÁNUCO TO TINGO MARÍA, PERU
at 7,000'
Plant description Semi large leaved plant with
RUGOSE URINS.— only two tubers found
one about 5 kilos the other about 3.
Special notes For Analysis propagation Wild?
Cult?
Collector E. E. Smith Date 3/9/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8—3495