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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 353
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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 Capparidaceae
Identification Boscia angustifolia A.Rich.
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Field notes Tree, Maasai name: oloíreroi (big) engoíreroi (small). Wood is used for handle of the warriors sword and fly whisk. It is hard and flexible. Wood is avoided used as firewood, as it will cause all the donkeys death.

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