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Collector Ellemann, L.
Number 551
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Country Tanzania
Subpart ARUSHA
County  
Locality Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Collected 3 km south of Endulen Village, in Aldapor along the Leteu River. Information by Mepalari Mshamba Waarusha, he has lived in the area in 20 years.
Coordinates 3° 14' S 35° 16' E
Minimum elevation (m) 1700
Maximum elevation (m) 1700
Start date 1993/05/19
End date 1993/05/19
Family Olacaceae
Identification Ximenia americana L.
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Field notes Shrub, 3 m high, flowers green. Maasai name: engammai ekishu (ekishu ~ of cattle, refers to big compared to goats). It has nice edible fruits. The reed decoction of root is mixed with milk to make the milk go further, called "olomelok.

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