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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 452 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ca. 12 km Norhtwest of Endulen Village in savanna shrub-grassland, classified as lowland "olpurkel" by the Maasai. Information given by Lepilal Ole Nakuroi and Peter Metele, warriors ca. 30 years. |
| Coordinates | 3° 10' S 35° 12' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1700 |
| Start date | 1993/04/27 |
| End date | 1993/04/27 |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Identification | Cynodon |
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| Field notes | Collected in temporary boma, yet abandoned as the grass now is infected by "engeti", carried by the wildebeest. Maasai name: enaimurruai (big), engaimurruai (small) inaimurrwa (small, plural) ( ~ the one growing in "emurwa", a site for bomas) Used to tie around the wrist to protect against snakebites, particularly used by women and children. |
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