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ARACEAE
Field No. 3/3-4-E Latin name Dieffenbachia cordata
Local name "PATAGUINA" P.I. No.
Locality data Cayumba, Tingo MARIA, PERU.
Elev. 2000'
Plant description LARGE leaves, milky sap.
Special notes FOR ANALYSIS "ERRL" Wild? ✔
Said to be poisonous Cult?
Collector E.E. Smith & CARLOS AREVALO Date 3/15/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495