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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 493
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
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Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Aldarpoi, 2 km south of Endulen village. Dominated by Acacia drepanolobium and A. xanthophloea. Information given by Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, irking'onde-agegroup.
Coordinates 3° 14' S 35° 16' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1750
Maximum elevation (m) 1750
Start date 1993/05/11
End date 1993/05/11
Family Lamiaceae
Identification Leonotis nepetifolia (Pers.)R.Br.
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Field notes Herb, flowers red. Maasai name: embibiai (small), orbibiai (big). Nectar from flowers sucked by herd boys. Used to place bitter in the meaning harmfull "entasimi" on, which is placed close to the person one want to harm. (which part is used??).

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