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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 418 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ndiyan, 4 km North of Endulen Village. In savanna dominated by grass. Refered as heighland, "osopuko" by the Maasai. Information given by Ole Nakuroi, ca. 85 years and Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, warrior, ca. 30 year. |
| Coordinates | 3° 12' S 35° 16' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2000 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2000 |
| Start date | 1993/04/24 |
| End date | 1993/04/24 |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Identification | Gladiolus newii Baker |
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| Field notes | Herb, flowers yellow with dense red marks. Maasai name: asakutaa (akutaa ~ to blow). The herd boys spit a small bite of the onion in direction of warriors, when they show up to prevent to be beaten. They may carry a dry onion in a string around the neck as reserve. |
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