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Field No. H410-5 Latin name CAPSICUM
Local name Tomate ESPANA P.I. No.
Locality data MARKET, HUANUCO, PERU
Plant description FRUIT reddish orange color with
darker red streaks. Flesh orange color.
taste slightly tart somewhat like a
Sharp Grape.
Special notes For propagation Wild?
Cult? ✓
Collector E.E. Smith Date MAR. 23/54
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495