Field notes : Costa Rica, Cuba, and Mexico, 1955-1958
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Field No. 1224 Latin name Dioscorea X-49999 Local name P.I. No. 231967 Locality data On roadcut above San Vito de Jara, Costa Rica Plant description Vine with pubescent stem tubers 6-7 inches long, 2 inches in diam. with white flesh. Special notes 1st sp. of lvs - 6-8 tubers for Wild? - Glenn Dale for prop - or part Cult? for testing - ask Dr. Carroll Schulze Date 3/15/5-6 PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HC-1 (7-54) 16-70713-1 GPO