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Field No. 264-H-T-E
Latin name Dioscorea sp.
Local name
P.I. No.
Locality data Along Huallaga River, below Tingua
Maria, Peru.
Elev. 2000'
Plant description Small leaved Dioscorea with
aerial tubers hanging down from a sheer
cleft.
Special notes See collection #333 for larger
collection of tubers of both underground
& aerial types. "FOR PROPAGATION"
Wild? ✓
Cult?
Collector E.E. Smith & Carlos AREVALO Date 3/12/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495