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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 354 |
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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 | Zygophyllaceae |
| Identification | Balanites aegyptiaca Delile |
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| Field notes | Tree Maasai name: orng'oswa (big) eng'oswa (small). Branches used for fence around the boma. Bark and outer layer of root are crushed and used against malaria, to provoke vomiting. It is not bitter. |
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