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N-830
Field No. 304-H-E Latin name Cardiospermum coindum L.?
Local name "CASHAHUASCA" P.I. No.
Locality data CAyumba, Tingo Maria, PERU,
Elev. 2100'
Plant description Vines, milky juice, thorny. Sterile.
Special notes FOR ANALYSIS - ERRL Wild? ✓
A tea of leaves & stem used as a tea Cult?
for womans troubles & for the stomach.
Collector E.E. Smith & Carlos Aceval Date 3/18/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495