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Field No. 1615
Latin name Dioscorea sp
Local name
P. I. No. 246040
Locality data Km. 21, Merida - Progreso road
Yucatan, Mexico
rhizome
Plant description Vine - sterile, flesh pale
yellow
2 Pieces tubers
Special notes Rhizome for experimental
propagation
Wild? ✓
Cult?
Collector Schubert + Gomez Pompa
Date 2/16/58
PLANT INTRODUCTION SECTION, HORTICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH BRANCH, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
HC-1 (7-54)
16-70713-1 GPO