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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 594 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oloronyo. Alt.: c. 2700 m.o.s. 3°12'S, 35°21'E. Shrub savanna. Information by Armaduani, grandfather, ilnyangusi-agegroup, and Sambero, father, irmakaa-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 12' S 35° 21' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 2700 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 2700 |
| Start date | 1993/05/28 |
| End date | 1993/05/28 |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Identification | Commelina |
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| Field notes | Herb, flowers bright blue. Maasai name: engaiteteyai Eaten by goats. Used together with "entasimi" Used in preventation of "oloirobi" of people or cattle ?? A buffalo horn with milk and water is in a wreath of engaiteteyai women and children drink of the horn, while warrior and men dip "engaiteteyai" and "emisigiyoi" in the milk and water to spray on their own face or breast. |
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