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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 404
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Country Tanzania
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Between Endulen Hospital and Ndiyan. Shrub savanna. Information given by Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, Irking'onde-age group, and Saning'o Siroyan Ole Nakuroi, c. 85 years.
Coordinates 3° 12' S 35° 16' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1900
Maximum elevation (m) 1900
Start date 1993/04/22
End date 1993/04/22
Family Malvaceae
Identification Hibiscus cannabinus Linn.
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Field notes Herb, flowers dark lilac. Maasai name: engarsirmong'i. (mong'i means cattle). The stem is chewed by children. The herd boys paint the cattle with the flowers as a play.

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