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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