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Field No. 1600
Latin name Dioscorea sp.
Local name
P. I. No. 246039
Locality data 2 km. beyond Hucucna along roadside, Merida-Sisal, Yucatan Mexico
Plant description Vine with small fruit, rhizome flat, flesh yellow, ca 1 ft deep
Special notes Rhizome for experimental propagation Wild? I-
Cult?
Collector Schubert & Gomez Pompa Date 29/5/58
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO