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Field No. 277-H-T Latin name Dioscorea sp.
Local name Sacha papa P.I. No.
Locality data Along Huallaga River, in Chaco
Just below Tingo Maria, Peru.
Elev. 2000'
Plant description Large Round leaf Dioscorea,
Only male flowers were found.
Special notes For analysis "KBP4" Wild?
+ propagation Cult?
Collector E.E. Smith d Carlos Arevalo Date 3/13/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495