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Field No. 1618 Latin name Dioscorea sp
Local name P.I. No. 246041
Locality data Near Hucnucma, Yucatan,
Mexico
Plant description Vine with small fruit, flattish
rhizome with white flesh
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