Field notebooks : Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, 1953-1954
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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