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Collector Barfod, A.S.
Number 48250
Collected with Kvist, L. P. & Nissen, D.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Zapallo Grande, a mixed black and Cayapa Amerindian community along Río Cayapa. Second growth vegetation and disturbed rain forests close to village.
Coordinates 0° 48' N 78° 54' W
Minimum elevation (m) 200
Maximum elevation (m) 200
Start date 1983/10/11
End date 1983/10/15
Family Ericaceae
Identification Psammisia
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Field notes Epiphytic. Shoots scandent to hanging. Peduncle, pedi- cel and calyx red, corolla tube basally red, apically white. Nom. vern.: "Kin-lui/.-choa" (Cayapa) Use: The flowers are eaten with a little bit of salt. Said to be very tasty.

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