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
Asteraceae
Identification
Vernonia amblyolepis Baker
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Field notes
Herb, flowers purple Maasai name: orkipire lekima lo osupuko (orkipire ~ stick to make soup, enkima ~ fire, osupuko ~ highland). No use.