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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 422
Collected with  
Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
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 Fabaceae
Identification Macrotyloma ellipticum (R.E.Fries)Verdc.
Determined by Mackinder, B. (K), 1995.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Sub shrub, flowers light green Maasai name: orpomboi (~ a bean). Eaten by goats they really like it.

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