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Collector Balslev, H.
Number 1116
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Country Bolivia
Subpart LA PAZ
County  
Locality 28 km from Sorata on road to Achacachi. Heavily grazed puna, dominated by Aciachne pulvinata.
Coordinates 15° 56' S 68° 43' W
Minimum elevation (m) 3850
Maximum elevation (m) 3850
Start date 1980/12/10
End date 1980/12/10
Family Malvaceae
Identification Hampea trilobata Standl.
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Field notes Vern.name: Sac-hool. Local use: Inner layer of cortex used for withes in roof construction. Also used in in religious ceremonies to tie banana leaves around special maizebread (ostias) which are prepared in an earthoven (piib9.

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