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Field No. 1619
Latin name Dioscorea sp.
Local name
P. I. No. 246042
Locality data Km. 21, Merida - Progreso road,
Yucatan, Mex
Plant description Vine - rhizome with pale
yellow flesh
Special notes Rhizome for prop.
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