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| Collector | Ellemann, L. |
| Number | 651 |
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| Country | Tanzania |
| Subpart | ARUSHA |
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| Locality | Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ololgumi, along Kakesio river, a seasonal river. Information given by Kamakya Ole and Lepilal Ole Nakuroi, Irking'onde-agegroup. |
| Coordinates | 3° 20' S 35° 2' E |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 1600 |
| Start date | 1993/06/15 |
| End date | 1993/06/15 |
| Family | Capparidaceae |
| Identification | Capparis tomentosa Lam. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, flowers yellow-green, anthers red. Maasai name: engaiturrudiai Thorns are used by warriors and young girls to make decorative marks in their skin. William ole Seki: Used by "oloiboni" to make "oloing'oni". Decoction of root (best) or steem is used to mix with soup. Used for construction of fence around boma. John Keretu: It is used for "oloing'oni", for bewitching. Root can only be digged in the eveningtime by a person missing an eye or a leg. Preparation is a secret. |
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