| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 555 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| 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 | Cyperaceae |
| Identification | Cyperus alopecuroides Rottb. |
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| Field notes | Growing in open tussock, aves in roset at base. Maasai name: oseiyai Used to thatch, if grass is not availab. |