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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 351
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Country Tanzania
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area. West of Endulen airstrip. Savanna woodland dominated by Acacia hockii. Informants: Naitipa Metele grandmother c. 55 years, Lekura and Kidami Metele, Irmakaa age group and Peter Metele Irkingónde-age group, c.30 years.
Coordinates 3° 12' S 35° 12' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1800
Maximum elevation (m) 1800
Start date 1993/04/14
End date 1993/04/14
Family Convolvulaceae
Identification Ipomoea longituba Hallier f.
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Field notes Creeping herb, flower tube light green, corolla white. Tuber 15 cm long, 5 cm wide with white latex. Maasai name: engoíswaki (small) oloiswaki (big) Root tuber is eaten by herd boys.

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