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Field No. 1617
Latin name Dioscorea floribunda
Local name
P. I. No. 24/6038
Locality data Km. 21, Merida - Progreso road,
Yucatan, Mexico
Plant description Vine with mottled leaves,
rhizome quadrate + elongate,
flesh pale yellow
Special notes Rhizome for experimental propagation Wild? <
Cult?
Collector B G. Schulerst + 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)
16-70718-1 GPO