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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 518
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 2 km south of Endulen village, along Emborrkwai river in riverine forest. Information given by Mepalari Mushumbay, from Arusha Mwarusha-tribe, 40 years, has lived in Endulen 20 years, is owner of many beehives.
Coordinates 3° 14' S 35° 16' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1700
Maximum elevation (m) 1700
Start date 1993/05/12
End date 1993/05/12
Family Asteraceae
Identification Hirpicium diffusum (D.Hoffm.)Roessler
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Identification qualifier  
Field notes Herb, flowers yellow. Maasai name: olepulung'a (empulung' ~ formation of fat around the neck) Flowers sucked by bees for a longer period the "esirandet" and other species.

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